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.

I was born a singer. I need to do that.

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.

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.

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

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

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.