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.

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

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

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.

Every time I would open my mouth to sing, everybody was paying attention to me. It became a habit.

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