I was named after my two grandmothers - Julia Elizabeth.

Miracles, contrary to popular belief, do not just happen. A miracle is the achievement of the impossible, and it is only when we put aside out greed, anger, pride and prejudice so that our minds are open and ready to accept it, that a miracle can occur.

I don't think today's younger audience... would even know what 1920s musicals were like.

The world is full of magical places, and the library has always been one of them for me. A library can be that special place for our children.

It's all about giving back, helping people and encouraging people. I love to do that.

For me, singing was always about the lyrics. I'm hopeless at singing songs that don't have a core.

You never feel lonely if you're writing, because you're living with all these characters in your head.