"My visit was all too short. Everyone has been so welcoming. I do hope to return one day soon."

"I’d be great in a full-length feature [on wanting to be on screen]."

"Kylie has made it clear to her representatives that she doesn’t want fellow sufferers to be misguided by the false stories regarding her condition and her choice of doctors."

"I was Olivia Newton-John in my lounge room for sure. I guess at the time, without even knowing it, she was a massive, massive influence, … And do you know, she’s still amazing. She came to see my show in Sydney, and I was a bit nervous thinking, ‘Oh, Olivia Newton-John’s here!’"

"To see someone coming through their own way, I think she’s a great role model, and her demographics are incredible, … She certainly crosses the border."

"Being ‘breast aware’ plays a major role in early detection, so I was especially pleased to hear younger women in particular are being more proactive with breast examination and talking to their doctors,"

"If I stopped making records or performing, I’d probably still be famous for a while being me. But I’d rather have something to show for myself."

"I think Australians are down to earth, … We have a good work ethic, and that can only be helpful in this industry."

"I was so happy to finally meet the children and see the results of Toby’s energy and vision. Their triumph through adversity is inspiring."

"With one man, there was a freedom and liberation. That was with Michael Hutchence, my partner in life."

"Ultimately, yes, it’s my name and I have to deliver the goods. But it doesn’t happen without a team. So I try and work with the best people I can."

"This is such a special summer holiday for me. I haven’t known myself so relaxed in years."

"The moment my doctor told me, I went silent. My mum and dad were with me, then we all went to pieces. I was saying, No, I’ve got my flight to Sydney in two hours. I’m getting on a plane."

"If you’re part of a record company, you’re a manufactured product. It doesn’t mean that you’re not talented."

"I’ve been accustomed to being famous and having a certain level of attention for 14 years, but in the last few months, it’s changed. It’s like on the arcade game, I’ve gone up to the next level."

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