My poor sight gives me an advantage. I can't see the people in the audience who are scratching their heads while I am lost in my role and giving everything I have to the drama.

It's a terrible thing to go through life thinking that you have a rock on your side when you haven't.

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.

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.

I cannot switch my voice. My voice is not like an elevator going up and down.

Love is so much better when you are not married.

[During fee negotiations for singing in Vienna:] I'm not interested in money, but it must be more than anyone else gets.