That's why I've never thought of retiring because I do it all the time whether on the stage or off. I found that in a precarious situation, a smile is the shortest distance between people. When one needs to reach out for sympathy or a link with people, what better way is there?

Well, all's fair in love, war and fooling the critics.

Did you know that Mozart had no arms and no legs? I've seen statues of him on people's pianos.

When an opera star sings her head off? she usually improves her appearance.

I normally don't do requests. Unless, of course, I have been asked to do so.

Mendelssohn never wrote any Water Music. However, he wrote the Scotch Symphony, which is even better, or at least stronger.

The essence of a general's job is to assist in developing a clear sense of purpose . to keep the junk from getting in the way of important things.