I've just always loved animals.

Well I do find the beauty in animals. I find beauty everywhere. I find beauty in my garden.

I'm not going to go around with a long face - that's a waste of time

When I recorded for Columbia, I could usually do anything in one take...I would invariably want to use the first take because that would be the one that was spontaneous and fresh.

I like Michael Buble.

I've been through everything. I always said I was like those round-bottomed circus dolls — you know, those dolls you could push down and they'd come back up? I've always been like that. I've always said, No matter what happens, if I get pushed down, I'm going to come right back up.

I love all the shows that encourage people to love, appreciate and help animals. There are more programs about animals than ever, and that pleases me.