Annie's Comments

"Summer is about long days in the sun, watching the rays twinkle on the water, wearing as little as possible, reading a good book and realising how beautiful our country is :)"

on Selective Soundz 1 year ago

"When I am feeling down, I look to the natural world for inspiration. I admire the view every morning as I cross the harbour bridge. Nature - it's so organic, pure and uplifting. Thinking about the world as a whole really helps me put my little worries into perspective!"

on Johnny Clegg - The White Zulu 3 years ago

"It depends on the music but the violin is so versatile. The range of emotions is huge but I must say a good violin player can make me feel as if my heart is going to be split in two - the sheer power and resonance of the instrument is quite amazing"

on NZSO and Cho Liang Lin: Concert 1 3 years ago

"I've grown accustomed to the fact that girls who don't want to be kept waiting forever have to make the first move when it comes to guys!"

on My Fair Lady 3 years ago

"Home is where you are most comfortable. You are surrounded by objects that are as old as yourselves and have become part of your personality. Home is where you escape from the harsh world and the eyes that judge you. Your body is completely in tune with the wavelengths of home."

on The Bridge Project: The Cherry Orchard 3 years ago

"The force of love the the strongest of all the abstract emotions. It unites all of humanity and is the only force that transcends the barriers of culture, age and gender. Love often is the source of pure happiness but it can also blind us and distort our sense of reason."

on The Bridge Project: The Winter's Tale 3 years ago

"What is "killing me softly" is liking a guy for years and years and have him not know you exist!"

on Roberta Flack 3 years ago

"I love haloumi, under heat and pressure in a pan, it doesn't melt!"

on CheeseFest '09 3 years ago

"When I was at high school in year 10, we had the most amazing music teacher called Mr Horne (he did play a horn) who transformed our concert band into one of the best in Auckland. When he left, we realised just what a great and influential man he was. I'm nostalgic for that year of wonderful music making and the memories of a teacher who made coming to school worth while."

on Nostalgia by Ishinha (Auckland Festival 2009) 3 years ago

"Waiheke Island is a beautiful gem filled with culture and raw nature. The best thing about ferrying over there is simply to take a break away from the hectic city, enjoy the breeze in your hair as you relax on the top deck of the ferry and let our everyday worries be washed away!"

on Waiheke Wine Festival 3 years ago

"The voice of Jason Mraz is definitely intoxicating! The second movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony where the strings act as a floating blanket while the cor anglais plays its solo. Classical music speaks a thousand words and emotions!"

on Leila Adu (Auckland Festival 2009) 3 years ago

"I dream one day, to be able to love and accept myself for who I am without comparing myself to others."

on Nothing But Dreams 3 years ago