Music is as integral to me as my own DNA. My life has become a continual soundtrack, with music underscoring the most powerful and even the most banal moments of my life. Danielle de Niese banalcontinualdna Change image and share on social
My mother actually does most of my shopping for me. I love fashion, but I don't really love shopping. Danielle de Niese fashionlovemother Change image and share on social
I know there are lots of regional accents in England, but I can't tell them apart and I'm not really aware of class. I don't pay any attention to those boundaries. I'm a California girl. Danielle de Niese accentattentionaware Change image and share on social
What I see as specially English is the charm - everyone is so polite. Being restrained is part of the charm. And I love the sense of humour - it takes me back to Australia. The English are great at making fun of themselves. They're so self-effacing. Danielle de Niese australiabackcharm share on social
I believed in Santa Claus until I was 12! Danielle de Niese believeclaussanta Change image and share on social
I feel very fortunate. I feel like an Olympian. When I watch the Olympics, I cry because I have been through that journey. Danielle de Niese cryfeelfortunate Change image and share on social
The thing that fuels me the most is the desire to be on stage. And singing is the ultimate way of expressing all the emotions that I have inside. Danielle de Niese desireemotionexpress Change image and share on social
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
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
My dad's in banking, my mum manages the American branch of a Swiss vitamin company; they're really busy, but they still come to all my premieres. Danielle de Niese americanbankbranch Change image and share on social
