Whenever I think of my birthplace, Walton-on-Thames, my reference first and foremost is the river. I love the smell of the river; love its history, its gentleness. I was aware of its presence from my earliest years. Its majesty centered me, calmed me, was a solace to a certain extent.

Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.

Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.

Marriage is the hardest work you're ever going to do.

All love shifts and changes. I don't know if you can be wholeheartedly in love all the time.

I had a teacher who stressed for me the importance of diction in terms of... I want to be very careful about how I say this... in terms of supporting one's voice when one is singing. In other words, if you hold on to your words, your voice will pull through for you when you're singing. So be true to your vowels.

Behaving like a princess is work. It's not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It's more about how you are inside.