I've always been a big fan of the American soul sound.
It's logical for us to sing, but not necessarily operatic pieces.
I've always said that music is like literature.
I love good food but I follow strict rules the days I perform.
When you arrive at a certain level it's very easy to say yes: that is the moment to learn to say no.
Everybody, even me, sometimes had to compromise on something, doing things we know to be wrong, and this happens doing whatever job in the world. But a singer must have the courage of saying no.