I sang with a voice that was natural, and I liked the way I produced that sound. I thought of my other friends, that they were singing and dancing, but they didn't have this. I was special. Danielle de Niese dancefriendnatural Change image and share on social
My professional life shouldn't be an influence on whether I spend time at home. My career is my whole life's blood. It's my calling. Danielle de Niese bloodcallcareer Change image and share on social
I don't feel I'm fighting to reach this huge audience; it just happens. I go on stage before the audience arrives and look out to this vast empty house. There's something therapeutic about taking in the ring where you'll perform. Danielle de Niese arriveaudienceempty share on social
Unfortunately, opera engagements tend to be made five years in advance, and I don't really agree with that. Danielle de Niese advanceagreeengagement Change image and share on social
We can all afford to do a little soul-searching about the choices we make and the way we live our lives, but sometimes searching one's soul doesn't provide the answers we seek. Danielle de Niese affordanswerchoice Change image and share on social
One of my favourite books of all time: 'The Great Gatsby'. I just think it's so well written. Danielle de Niese bookfavouritegatsby Change image and share on social
Music can be a source of escapism. Danielle de Niese escapismmusicsource Change image and share on social
One of the things I loved about my childhood was that I didn't feel like I lost my innocence too young, like some children these days. Danielle de Niese childchildhoodday Change image and share on social
To be a famously successful opera singer. I wanted that since I was eight. Danielle de Niese famouslyopussinger Change image and share on social