How nice the human voice is when it isn't singing.

The opera always loses money. That's as it should be. Opera has no business making money.

We want an ensemble of stars, not comets.

Expressions of disapproval are on a level of vulgarity that cannot be tolerated. The way to express disapproval is to do without applause.

Confine your kissing to the irresistible.

I never for a moment believed they would perform at 10 o'clock in the morning. It's hard enough getting them to perform at 8 at night.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain the services of first-class conductors. They are sick and tired of dealing with singers, as I am.