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Sometimes, going to see one opera is hard because you don't know the genre. Good opera is like good wine. There are so many varieties, and it helps to inform you about what you like when you see a lot.

I like the idea of people coming to opera for the first time and finding it an enjoyable experience. I don't like the fact that opera is seen as elitist and all black ties and that stuff.

For years, I wasn't in the least bit interested in opera.

Opera is really fun.

Opera is a beautiful and important diversion for me.

I love opera so much. I would never go back to doing it, but I love to listen - I'm grateful for it.

I'd hate this to get out but I really like opera.

I've always gravitated towards opera, and the Royal Opera House is quite possibly the greatest opera house on earth.

You went to your first Broadway play or musical at some point, right? Come to opera.