People perceive opera and classical as elitist - I disagree. I've always tried to mix the two, make it more accessible.

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.

I'm a warrior for the middle class.

The girls you meet are never very far from their worst-case scenario.

The public's perception of your show is what it is, and you don't get to complain how people perceive your show or talk about it.

It's always a good idea to sit at the fun table.

A welfare state, properly conceived, can be an integral part of a conservative society.

– Diana: “Christina said the strangest thing.” – Lyon: “Of course she did.

I believe that a truly valuable artist must be an artist who realizes the impossibility of his task -and then continues to do it.

By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.

On Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge our dependence.