I prefer to remember the happy things over 10 years, the things that went well. Let me see, what did go well?

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.

Confine your kissing to the irresistible.

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.

We want an ensemble of stars, not comets.

I will not enter into a public feud with Madame Callas, since I am well aware that she has considerably greater competence and experience at that kind of thing than I have.

We are similar to a museum. My function is to present old masterpieces in modern frames.