As an art form, opera is a rare and remarkable creation. For me, it expresses aspects of the human drama that cannot be expressed in any other way, or certainly not as beautifully.

Children should be given the chance to play instruments, to sing.

If you know why you fall in love, you aren't in love

I want to be famous everywhere.

The reason fat people are happy is that the nerves are well protected.

I am a very superstitious person.

Above all, I am an opera singer. This is how people will remember me.