I really see myself as a homegirl. Wales is my first home. London is my second home - I've been there 14 years now.

People see you sing in a certain way, in a long dress, and you are put on a pedestal like you have never made a mistake in your life.

Yes. I do about 70 shows a year, in the past year I've been to Italy, Australia, Japan, China, just about everywhere. I do it because I love singing. The money is a bonus.

I sing a mixture of everything from opera, folk music, Broadway. It's a mix of things.

Marilyn Monroe was supposedly a size 16, which is probably why I love her style; it suits me better.

I have such happy memories of performing in a choir and I don't think I'd have got where I am today without all that experience. So my advice to young singers is to either join your school or church's choir or find one in your local area. Choral music at any level teaches you so much about musicianship and blending your voice.

I did once shatter a chandelier. I was singing with my college choir in Wales. I was the soloist and I hit the high note and there was this massive bang and all this glass came down from the ceiling. I'd like that to be my party trick if I can perfect it.