I don't share blame. I don't share credit. And I don't share desserts.

There is a growing strength in women, but it is in the forehead, not in the forearm.

I've always tried to be cheerful, because I think people who whine are boring, and I never could tolerate bores.

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

Opera is music AND drama. I'm prepared to sacrifice the beautiful note for the meaningful sound any time... I can make a pretty tone as well as anyone, but there are times when the drama of a scene demands the opposite of a pretty sound.

You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.

I can't be happy every day but I can be cheerful.