I want to be famous everywhere.

Nothing that has happened has made me feel gloomy or remain depressed. I love my life.

It is not always a matter of wild ovations and legendary performances. Sometimes you are just happy to get through an opera without trouble.

Opera is one of the most important art forms. It should be listened to and appreciated by everyone.

As an art form, opera is a rare and remarkable creation. For me, it expresses aspects of the human drama that cannot be expressed in any other way, or certainly not as beautifully.

Why should be elite, music? Excuse me. Music must be for everybody.

Am I afraid of high notes? Of course I am afraid. What sane man is not?