The 5-minute Interview: Natasha Marsh, opera singer

'People think that I'm aloof because I'm an opera singer'

Natasha Marsh, 32, is the voice of the theme music for ITV's Euro 2008 coverage. Her debut album, 'Amour' reached No 1 on the classical chart in 2007; her next album, 'Natasha Marsh', is released on 23 June

A common misperception of me is...

That I'm aloof and unapproachable. Maybe it's because opera is seen as glamorous or because I'm quite tall, but it isn't the case at all.

I wish people would take more notice of...

Classical music. I hope it will be made accessible to the younger generations and inspire them.

A phrase I use too often is...

"Absolutely". I keep catching myself saying it.

My ideal night out is...

Cracking open a bottle of wine and having a natter with friends and family.

I am not a politician but...

Politics has a similar stigma among the young as opera. I would try to inspire and make children aware of politics.

I'm good at...

Baking cakes.

I'm bad at...

Painting and drawing.

In another life I'd have been...

A teacher, or maybe an astronaut!

In moments of weakness I...

Eat chocolate.

The best age to be is...

32. I feel calm and grounded whereas my twenties felt a bit turbulent.

My philosophy is:

Do something that you feel passionate about and people will believe in you.

Miranda Bryant