I don't like to sing loud.

I have a certain image that's more classic, and I'm happy to stay out of the fray.

I have had a very difficult time with stage fright; it undermines your well-being and peace of mind, and it can also threaten your livelihood.

I listen to archival and historic recordings. I love watching singers. I learned a lot from watching videos.

My philosophy is that the people around us are there doing as much work if not more work behind the scenes and they're the last people you would ever be unkind to, so I hope I'm not a diva off stage.

I enjoy the more floaty, exposed, elegant singing.

We sing with the entire body. The sounds that we make emanate not just from the head, but from the whole heart and soul, and, most important, the gut.