I thought it was respectful to each country to sing in their language.

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.

Once I was condemned to three months' absolute silence. As I could not speak, I wrote a book.

My energy to sing, I get it from my singing. Singing was not a reason to make a living. This is the only thing I wanted to do.

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

I do believe that if you haven't learnt about sadness, you cannot appreciate happiness.