I was an elementary school teacher.
Am I afraid of high notes? Of course I am afraid. What sane man is not?
There is no prodigy in our profession. If you see all the great singer of the past, none of them are.
You don't need any brains to listen to music.
Opera is one of the most important art forms. It should be listened to and appreciated by everyone.
The better voice doesn't mean being a better singer.