ART is domination. It's making people think that for that precise moment in time there is only one way, one voice. Yours.

You are born an artist or you are not. And you stay an artist, dear, even if your voice is less of a fireworks. The artist is always there.

There must be a law against forcing children to perform at an early age. Children should have a wonderful childhood. They should not be given too much responsibility.

If I have stepped on some people at times because I am at the top, it couldn't be helped. What should I do if someone gets hurt... retire?

On stage, I am in the dark.

I don't need the money, dear. I work for art.

To sing is an expression of your being, a being which is becoming.