My music appeals in America. There is less of the purist criticism I get here. And to be a hit in the U.S... what singer doesn't have that dream?

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.

After you hear and listen. First must come desire. Second must come willingness.Third should come understanding.Fourth should come progression and with progression will come more understanding..

Film is like a drug. It is a shelter when you cannot deal with reality.

Friends are people who are in your life because you feel good around them and you like them. Friends are the people you choose to be with.

Every sort of seven billion human being have to think about the well-being of humanity.

Asking a question is the simplest way of focusing thinking...asking the right question may be the most important part of thinking.

I see the US Open as glamorous. That's the word that comes to mind.

Let us...once and forever put an end to that lie which says that Calvinism and an interest in evangelism are not comparable.

To find your own way is to follow your bliss. This involves analysis, watching yourself and seeing where real deep bliss is -- not the quick little excitement , but the real deep, life-filling bliss.

God alone and the desire of His glory - nothing else matters.

I do like being surprised by directors and producers and being offered parts I would never have considered, including parts that aren't necessarily obvious but which would test me.