Success

I used to think I would become successful very quickly. But I've realised that becoming successful (a singer) takes a lot of hard work.

I wish I'd thought through the options available before making decisions when I was younger.

I've realised there are so much more that you can do other than striving for good result. People here (Singapore) don't talk about their dreams so much. They talk more about schoolwork.

- Olivia Ong, Tokyo-based Singaporean bossa nova singer.