35 Quotes by Vanessa Mae

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.

People find it hard to understand how I can risk ruining my career as a musician by injuring myself on the slopes, but I’ve always been a tomboy.

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 university.

Kids can be born with potential but unless it’s encouraged – pushed, even – I don’t think it will ever come to fruition.

But I don’t mind, I’m a bit of a touring animal. When I’m on tour that is the greatest thrill for me, playing to a live audience.

I don’t mind about the boos from the audience.

I’ve decided to make my main priority for the next two years not playing the violin, but training for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

But I don’t think I’ve grown up to be a damaged adult.