For my convalescence, I had to exercise my voice only with vowels. It is a medical rule after a long loss of voice.

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.

When I started to work with UNICEF, it was a new way of giving some love and care to the world.

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.

UNICEF has made the most rewarding thing that I have ever done in my life.

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.

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.