I have been so lucky to receive so much love from those who enjoy my music, that I feel I have to give as much of it as I can back to children.

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.

My friends gave me the first songs which was the first food in my soul for me.

One of the most wonderful memories in my life was when I sang at the Opera House in Sydney. I will never forget that. It is one of the most beautiful Houses I have ever sung in my life.

All children are my children.

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.

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