I could have taken the easy life and just done classical, but I felt very strongly about the album, my first pop album, the first time that I'd fused so many influences. I was very proud when it was in the charts in 25 countries at once.
Kids can be born with potential but unless it's encouraged - pushed, even - I don't think it will ever come to fruition. - Vanessa Mae
Kids can be born with potential but unless it's encouraged - pushed, even - I don't think it will ever come to fruition.
- Vanessa Mae
I started skiing around the same time as I began playing the piano, at around four, before moving to the violin at five. - Vanessa Mae
I started skiing around the same time as I began playing the piano, at around four, before moving to the violin at five.
But I don't think I've grown up to be a damaged adult. - Vanessa Mae
But I don't think I've grown up to be a damaged adult.
Music is about the performance. - Vanessa Mae
Music is about the performance.
Beethoven and Beatles, Mozart and Michael Jackson, Paganini and Prince - I like them all. - Vanessa Mae
Beethoven and Beatles, Mozart and Michael Jackson, Paganini and Prince - I like them all.
In winter I go skiing on Saturdays and Sundays when the slopes are quieter due to changeover day for tourists, and in summer I hike up into the mount… - Vanessa Mae
In winter I go skiing on Saturdays and Sundays when the slopes are quieter due to changeover day for tourists, and in summer I hike up into the mount…
But I still think it's mind over matter in the sense that if you're strong, you can combat anything. - Vanessa Mae
But I still think it's mind over matter in the sense that if you're strong, you can combat anything.
Music will always be my greatest passion. - Vanessa Mae
Music will always be my greatest passion.
For example, I loved English and history at school. I would have loved to have done a degree in either. But my Mom said I didn't have time for univer… - Vanessa Mae
For example, I loved English and history at school. I would have loved to have done a degree in either. But my Mom said I didn't have time for univer…
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