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

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

The idea of the European community is never face a war again.

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 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.

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.

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.