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.

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 always try to see things with children's eyes. Are they happy? Sad? What do they need? Everywhere I went, I realized that children are society's victims ... We have a duty to speak to political leaders, to influence people to give these children a better future.

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.

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.

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.

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