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And at the same time, I had my very first concert at the age of 16. I hadn't heard a symphony orchestra before, and I was so deeply impressed I said I have to be a conductor.

I became a set designer for opera. I'm a great opera buff, I love classical music, and I needed a time-out.

I had classical training but I don't consider myself an opera singer though.

I had opera training for three years, and I have three albums out. I also did a Broadway show. I'm an actor that sings, so it is in my blood. It is in my system.

Professionally, I did a couple of operas when I was in school, when I was 18.

I originally wanted to be an opera singer. I studied classical voice at the University of Washington but soon realised I didn't have the instrument or the discipline. The road for opera singers is more difficult than for actors.

To be a famously successful opera singer. I wanted that since I was eight.

I was an acting opera singer, and that's one of the reasons I left opera.

I love to conduct opera.