“Mimi is a nice part for a young singer, although the third act is not ...” — Mirella Freni Quote

“Mimi is a nice part for a young singer, although the third act is not so easy - Puccini's music is never simple! Later, I think Mimi developed along with me. It became more natural - there was more expression. I am always happy when I sing Mimi. It is never routine. Always, it is like the very first time.”

“I love and respect my instrument. I was born with an instinct for what is right, the correct technique, and I have worked on that mostly myself.”

“I am generous in many ways, but not when I think it will destroy my voice.”

“My whole beauty routine is super easy, actually. Anything that can set my day off as quickly and cleanly as possible, I guess.”

“You want to do what you do every day, have that routine, go out and do it. Not have to always tinker, always do other stuff.”

“I had always had the same pre-match routine that I went through every day - get up, go down for a swim and a stretch, back to the room for a shower, then down for brekkie - the same routine every game, and it got me ready.”