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
In a fit at the bookstore one day, I bought all my favourite composers' biographies: Schubert, Massenet, Wolf. I've still not had a chance to read them; it breaks my heart. But when you travel so much, you just can't take that many books with you. Danielle de Niese biographybookbookstore 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
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
From my perspective, music allows me to escape from the world of what is happening right in front of me... to the world of my thoughts, my dreams, my hopes and ideas - for the world, for my own life, for the day, even for the moment. Danielle de Niese daydreamescape 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
I have to take care of myself. It's about self-preservation. Danielle de Niese carepreservation Change image and share on social
Music can be a source of escapism. Danielle de Niese escapismmusicsource 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
