As a man who tried to respect everyone, treating them with a smile and with due regard, despite the limitations of being human.

Oh, yes, absolutely. I have two children, and often I think about them and how when I’m gone, they will be here listening to an old CD of mine, thinking, “At least I can I can hear her voice.” I think this is very charming. It’s very nice. And then, of course, I also think about the other generations of opera singers coming behind me… It’s so important that they can have a real testimony of how it was in our ears. I think that what stands the test of time is really the memory of people hearing us singing somewhere.

As someone who cared.

As somebody who loved people, was always curious, a loyal friend, a mother, wife, always positive and authentic.

I was a Harrods store detective for a day. I was so bad at it, one of the other detectives thought I looked suspicious and reported me.

The most intensive and beautiful golden sunlight. It’s the strongest force in the universe.

“Oh, he’s all about money.” I’ve never charged anyone in all the years I’ve been doing one-to-one work. That’s my gift to the world.

My wife dying. I wouldn’t know how to go on.

People mistaking my kindness for weakness and stealing from me.

Pleasure is a glass of champagne, happiness is when you are living your values. I get up each morning and I’m excited by the day, and I have good health. This is the happiest that I’ve ever been.