Every three days on average, I am alone on stage, facing the public.

It is strange, but nobody is shocked when pop singers make a fortune in the space of two years.

Young singers are much better educated musically, much better informed, through discs and videos, than I was.

Between parts I was too old for and roles that were too overwhelming, out of reach then for my voice. I carved out a niche with the Wagnerian repertoire since I am attracted by its theatrical intensity.

I was married at 16, a father at 17 and divorced at 18.

I attended less than two years of Conservatory in Mexico City.

What is sad is not to be able to do today what you have done in your youth. But what is good is to remember that - when you were able - you did it to the best of your ability.