In a way, being an opera singer is like being a very romantic sixteen-year-old who falls in love with great passion and conviction every month.

I've always been inspired by artists who have shown musical and intellectual curiosity and the courage to take risks.

Because everything about the voice interests me, I felt it would be fascinating to learn a completely different style of singing.

Having to travel so much plays havoc with your personal life.

Fostering creativity in children is as important as any other part of the school curriculum because it feeds the soul. A daily dose of creativity helps children imagine a better world and then create it.

While it's a fact that a voice begins with natural talent, any talent must be nurtured, cajoled, wrestled with pampered, challenged, and, at every turn, examined.

I don't want to record anything unless it can be great and genuinely interesting.