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

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

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.

I grew up thinking that singing was my security.

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 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.

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