In opera, as with any performing art, to be in great demand and to command high fees you must be good of course, but you must also be famous. The two are different things.

The music itself could never take the place of my own passion in life.

In opera, as with any performing art, to be in great demand and to command high fees you must be good of course, but you must also be famous. The two are different things.

If you know why you fall in love, you aren't in love

It is so important for people at a young age to be invited to embrace classical music and opera.

The reason fat people are happy is that the nerves are well protected.

Some singers want the audience to love them. I love the audience.