"It has always felt like a failure that Bjorn and I couldn't keep our family together. You never get it back, but to this day I don't regret splitting up. The reason behind our separation is one of those things I definitely don't want to go into!"

"When I was 25, Abba was formed. After Abba I made three solo albums. Maybe I have been productive enough."

"My path has not been determined. I shall have more experiences and pass many more milestones."

"The press has always written that I am a recluse and a mysterious woman, but I am more down-to-earth than they think."

"Birds sing after a storm why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?"

"A 'scream' is always just that - a noise and not music."

"I'm actually not an exhibitionist at all. When you get onstage and you get under the lights playing music, I feel more hidden and more alone than anywhere else. You hide behind your music and let your emotions come out through the music."

"My favourite dance is the Foxtrot. It's a proper dance with proper music. It has class."