If children are not introduced to music at an early age, I believe something fundamental is actually being taken from them.

If I could live my life over again, there is one thing I would change. I would want to be able to eat less.

Opera is one of the most important art forms. It should be listened to and appreciated by everyone.

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.

If I go three days without vocalizing, the voice is gone.

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

I received a beautiful welcome to the world of music. I want to give something back to the younger generation.