After the Soviet Union collapsed, people thought I wasn't funny anymore.
I'm in this whole flow of doing certain art pieces without commerce.
My music is like my freedom space.
Do whatever rejuvenates you. It might be a cooking class, cocktails with the girls, or just private time with the hubby. We all have our moments where we run out of steam because we've given everything we've got to everyone else. Whoever decided that was a good thing? It's not. Everyone needs to refuel.
We all think there is a formula, (but) as long as we love our children, that's really the only solid thing I know that works across the board.
Controversy is always a beautiful thing. I love controversy and I try to fan it as much as I can without having my husband's head pop off!
It's very important to prioritize. I know, for me, my family comes first. That makes every decision very easy.
Music is about giving and about searching and so that is the spirit. . . . because without spirit, music is just notes.
Roberto Mancini's got that Italian style, the old joie de vivre.
Don't look left nor right and never compete. Never. Watching the other guy is what kills all forms of energy.
When you get a little older, you think, I'd like to make a little money and stick it away or buy a place - or win the world championship.