I Was An Elementary School Teacher.

Music Making Is The Most Joyful Activity Possible, The Most Perfect Expression Of Any Emotion.

The Reason Fat People Are Happy Is That The Nerves Are Well Protected.

When I'm About To Train A New Opera, I First Listen To How Jussi Björling Did It. His Voice Was Unique And It's His Path That I Want To Follow. I Would More Than Anything Else Wish That People Compared Me With Jussi Björling. It's Like So I'm Striving To Sing.

If Your Body Is Not In Shape To Sing [from The Diaphragm] You Will Push And Push But Keep Falling Back On Your Throat To Make The Sound. This Will Ruin Your Voice.

The Rivalry Is With Ourself. I Try To Be Better Than Is Possible. I Fight Against Myself, Not Against The Other.