I sing a mixture of everything from opera, folk music, Broadway. It's a mix of things.

Children should be able to live a life free from bullying and harassment and it is time that we all took a stand against this.

When I dance, I forget everything else and just feel completely happy.

You learn your lessons from the mistakes you make, not the things you achieve.

Confidence is one of the sexiest things.

At the weekend, one of the paparazzi left their lunch box filled with half-eaten pasta salad on my doorstep: it was like a little warning, you know? 'We have been here.'

I've only ever wanted to be a singer; I never wanted to be famous.

For stage wear and gowns, Julien McDonald, who is a friend of mine. I love that he can be totally over the top for stage wear!

I am a perfectionist.

I have heard of bloggers who don't accept awards. I accept them with open arms...why not? When we spread the love and gratitude around, we have more love and gratitude to give.

I'd love to play Carmen - it's the perfect mezzo role.

Maybe all the people who say ghosts don't exist are just afraid to admit that they do.

Books to the ceiling, Books to the sky, My pile of books is a mile high. How I love them! How I need them! I'll have a long beard by the time I read them.

Comics is all about making it believable and helping people to get completely lost in a fictional world.

You don't have the right to be left alone with that abortion decision. The child is present...you are not alone.

When I read some of the rules for speaking and writing the English language correctly, I think any fool can make a rule, and every fool will mind it.

To go to the White House is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In fact, the building is not that big.

I'm not as bearish as many others about China. Why? Because China must grow. So I am far more optimistic about China.

I've been in love with my best friend and not been able to tell that person.

Wisdom knows when to return death's embrace.

We identify New York with the great bridges and tunnels and roadways and subway system and so forth.