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

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.

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.

I never socialized with singers. It's very dangerous if you work with opera... I don't think that in 30 years a singer has entered my apartment.