Every singer eventually gets around to a Christmas disc.

I think opera has gained a kind of glamorous appeal. It's a live performance that aligns all of the arts, and when it is represented in the media, in film in particular, it is presented as something that is really a special event, whether it's a great date or something that's just hugely romantic.

For years, I had no time for exploratory travel.

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

No voice teacher can be all things to all people. You have to gain information from whatever sources you can. You have to listen.

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