One is just given a talent, and it's one's duty to make the most of it.

One is just given a talent, and it's one's duty to make the most of it.

I wasn't actually trained by my mother, she said she never taught me but she was a great singer herself and I can't remember when I didn't listen to her sing and imitate her.

The world we are born into-this complicated, difficult, hauntingly touching world-is the one whole thing. It is the world we awaken in, and awaken to.

If I weren't reasonably placid, I don't think I could cope with this sort of life. To be a diva, you've got to be absolutely like a horse.

All singers must be crazy. But we're a nice family of crazy people

I don't sing for anybody. I wouldn't sing for the Queen dear.