My mum used to say to me, 'Spit on yer 'ands and take a fresh 'old.' Keep going even if you have setbacks.
It worries me that young singers think you can shortcut the training and go straight to fame and fortune, and programmes like Pop Idol have encouraged that.
I'm engaging my diaphragm as I'm speaking to you right now.
To tell you the truth, I never listen to opera at home.
I do a lot of vocal hygiene.
That was when I realised that music is the most profound, magical form of communication there is.