I've been fortunate in my career to have performed in revivals of great musicals and to have originated roles in musicals that have in turn been revived. And I'm not dead!

The first Broadway show I ever heard was the recording of 'Carousel', and it was a very vivid experience.

I've been fortunate in my career to have performed in revivals of great musicals and to have originated roles in musicals that have in turn been revived. And I'm not dead!

We've been listening to Wagner, which is so great.

I think my manager of 30-some odd years now, Tom Hammond. He's as fine a person as you could ever meet. And he's had great theatrical taste and has influenced me that way.

I don't smoke, I don't drink much, I don't eat red meat. I stay out of the sun.

It was like being high when you reach those high notes.