You should do what you can to enjoy every moment.

I am not a composer of music; I sing pieces which have been written for me which gives me bigger freedom to search for pieces I want to record.

I have a love-hate relationship with performing.

I feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment. Everything is in tune: the voice, the type of music, who I am and who people think I am.

I think I've probably re-invented myself three or four times now, if that's what one calls it.

I don't want to see pictures of Hollywood stars in their dressing gowns taking out the rubbish. It ruins the fantasy.

People have said there is an integrity about me, and I think there is. I don't try to follow a trend. I have my own little path.