I want to have time for myself, my family and my friends. It's important because in order to sing well, you must have inspiration, and inspiration comes from life, from living.

Opera singing is in every way of inestimable value; a real heritage for all mankind that has been reached over centuries of studies, attempts, flights of the spirit.

Often, I went in love with some friends in school. And, no, I suffered. Only later, things went better.

I am not only fighting against something, I am fighting for something - and I am for life.

Because I practice often with my children at home.

I have big, big stage fright.

A positive frame of mind will definitely enhance your travelling experience. If I'm not in a positive frame of mind then the whole thing definitely becomes more of a challenge for me.