I like to cook, but mostly Greek. When I am confused or tired, I think about what I can cook. It takes you away from everything, as you are thinking only of your dish.

I left the table where there were important people and had lunch with my husband and a few friends. The reception was organised in my honour, so it was rather amusing.

Every time I would open my mouth to sing, everybody was paying attention to me. It became a habit.

When I started to work with UNICEF, it was a new way of giving some love and care to the world.

It's nice to look good, but the most important thing is to be you.

When I was very young I was the ugly duckling. I had a lot of complexes. My sister was wonderful and I was nothing.

If I was sad or afraid, I would sit in a corner and sing. If I was happy I would jump into the middle of the room and sing. It was how I expressed my emotions.