I have sung at Christmas many times in Finland, especially in churches.

Christmas for me is a time for being close to my family and those close to me.

I'm happy, I'm healthy, I am not looking backwards - I'm only heading towards some kind of dreams of mine and living my dreams.

After all these years, being alone, creating your art and finding your way, finding the path I wanted to take, writing the songs, being more comfortable and confident in what I do, it's been actually an incredible joyride.

When I need some energy in the morning I can put a metal CD in my player, because it gets me going! Classical music will send me off the road!

When I need some energy in the morning I can put a metal CD in my player, because it gets me going! Classical music will send me off the road!

We go to church every year on Christmas morning.

It's incredible how much beauty exists in the world of music and how many artists you can really inspire with your own work.

If I'm singing powerfully, I need something powerful behind me so that I don't feel like I am left alone.

I love this freedom that has been given to me as an artist to express myself.