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It was my contention that opera can not only pay for itself if it is well given, but it can also command a much wider audience if given like a play with lots of rehearsals and wonderful singers that fit the role.

Generally, what I try to do is always have a money gig and an art gig.

I do try and wear stuff by unknown designers, and I make sure I pay because if nothing else I have money.

Opera is an exclusive art form, so it cannot be that popular. I just do what I love to do.

The English National Opera does have some terrific productions, which are accessible, and they're not too ridiculously expensive.

Being an actor is well paid, but it's a bit like being a circus traveler.

The idea of recklessly spending money - even though it sounds like it's lots of fun, it's fashion - isn't interesting to me. It is a business.

There's little money in theatre.

I know you don't always need to spend a ton of money to be stylish.