One was never taught how to begin at drama school. But all it required was one intake of breath.

My dad always told me that perseverance furthers. He was right.

Learn to take rejection, keep fit and work only with the best in your field.

"Evita" obviously would always be very special to me because it was the first major musical that I did on stage and created in the U.K. with Hal Prince directing.

Actors already striving in the theatre wouldn't dream of putting themselves on these shows; it means that only about 10% of the talent out there is being auditioned for parts.

I did miss the music a bit - but only in the wings, when I was waiting to go on. It seemed dreadfully quiet, rather unnerving. But the wonderful thing was that one didn't have to be quite so obsessive about one's health, and one's voice.

I will be singing primarily all the songs from the musicals that I have been in from over the years.