I think every singer should be able to jump in for a singer who has been sick, for instance, and learn an opera in two days. I know people who can do it.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
It worries me that young singers think you can shortcut the training and go straight to fame and fortune, and programmes like Pop Idol have encouraged that.
You have to keep fit being a singer - that's part of the job. You can't do it unless you have incredible stamina.
Some people can't sing - like honestly - but they're famous anyway, and they might be famous for being an artist, which is completely different from being a singer.
I think I'm making a difference for a lot of young singers.
An opera singer is like an athlete before a match. An athlete cannot overdo anything. In order to perform at the highest possible level, you need to refrain from activities so as to be able to express this power.
I really do think everybody can sing.
I mean, I sing. But I don't think I'm a good enough singer to do any kind of musical.
It's a rare combination to have someone who can write songs and sing well.
I feel like I am one of those artists that, thank god, can sing live.
When you are a singer, you have to nurse yourself and make sure you don't get a cold.