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.

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.

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.

I think Beijing deserves the Olympics in order to be with all the rest of the world recognized.

I'm a perfectionist, and I always think that I can do better what I have done, even if it's good.

The music itself could never take the place of my own passion in life.