Once I was condemned to three ...

Once I was condemned to three months' absolute silence. As I could not speak, I wrote a book.
 Nana Mouskouri

Quotes from the same author

Every time I would open my mouth to sing, everybody was paying attention to me. It became a habit.
 Nana Mouskouri
Wherever you turn, there is always something wrong with the politicians. They have everything they need to save the world, and they don't save it.
 Nana Mouskouri
I have been so lucky to receive so much love from those who enjoy my music, that I feel I have to give as much of it as I can back to children.
 Nana Mouskouri