I've always been a bit dressed up, even on casual days. I suppose that's the performer in me. — Danielle de Niese Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
My Mozart career began as a teenager in Los Angeles, singing arias from 'Le Nozze di Figaro' and 'Don Giovanni.' — Danielle de Niese Copy Share Image
From my perspective, music allows me to escape from the world of what is happening right in front of me... to the world of… — Danielle de Niese Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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… — Danielle de Niese Copy Share Image
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… — Danielle de Niese Copy Share Image
My mother actually does most of my shopping for me. I love fashion, but I don't really love shopping. — Danielle de Niese Copy Share Image
I think of myself as an Olympian. I have had a dream since I was a very small child. And because I have parents… — Danielle de Niese Copy Share Image
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… — Danielle de Niese Copy Share Image
I spent my first 10 years in the Commonwealth. I come from cricket, crumpets, cucumber sandwiches, the Queen. — Danielle de Niese Copy Share Image
I sang with a voice that was natural, and I liked the way I produced that sound. I thought of my other friends, that… — Danielle de Niese Copy Share Image
