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“I meet a lot of people, I travel a lot, and I find life incredibly enriching,” Appl said. “I try to

see a lot, do sightseeing, and walk a lot, and go to museums, and try different foods. This all
somehow adds to being an artist in a way, because all of these experiences in life help you if
you’re open minded- like a sponge- and they also help you in finding expressions of your
inner soul and to bring it out through your singing, which is a wonderful thing. It’s almost
like psychotherapy in the best way. It’s something I find incredibly special and rewarding and
satisfying. Like I have done banking before, and I am so happy with what I am doing that I
would not like to change it with anyone in this world.”

Appl also gave some advice to any young singers.

“You have to be yourself, with so many influences and so many comments and feedback
from teachers, from coachers, from anyone, from friends,” Appl said. “It is very confusing, so
know what you’re good at and why, and then a casting director or agent will take you over
the other one. The most important thing is to know what you are good at and trust it. And do
what you think you are strong in. Go where your heart lies, what you’re interested in, and
find your own individual way throughout the entire crowd, don’t just try to do whatever just
because. I feel that is very important.”