that's a wonderful thought. great thinking Shirl - I like it.

my happiest memory is back in 2001 - it was the Centenary of Australian Federation and I was singing (with many other people) Mahler's Symphony of 1000. There was a massive orchestra, choirs from around the country, Adults choirs and kids choirs... We had about 850 people on stage at the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne.

The piece itself is simply incredible. Very powerful. The ABC broadcast the performances live on national radio. My dad was at home with cancer. It was the first and last classical concert of mine he was able to listen to because he was so sick. I was over the moon that I was able to share it with him.