It is not always a matter of wild ovations and legendary performances. Sometimes you are just happy to get through an opera without trouble.

One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.

Some say the word 'pop' is a derogatory word to say 'not important' - I do not accept that. If the word 'classic' is the word to say 'boring,' I do not accept. There is good and bad music.

It is a very honest world, our work. I think you cannot fake anything.

Nothing that has happened has made me feel gloomy or remain depressed. I love my life.

I want to be famous everywhere.

If your body is not in shape to sing [from the diaphragm] you will push and push but keep falling back on your throat to make the sound. This will ruin your voice.