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.

The Berlin Wall go down, that was the most wonderful thing that could happen, absolutely. I celebrated with everybody in Berlin that day when the Wall was down.

How you looked was not important. It was what you did and how you did it. Decide to do it and then do it the best way you can.

Wherever you turn, there is always something wrong with the politicians. They have everything they need to save the world, and they don't save it.

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 think sometimes you are born with a song.