If I felt that one of my operas did not come off I would certainly say so.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I've always loved opera; it never occurred to me that I would write a proper libretto.
My operas usually come from musical ideas rather than ideas about subject matter.
Well, the very best operas are the ones written by the very best composers.
I've never been to the opera; I've only seen opera on DVD.
I'd hate this to get out but I really like opera.
As a young man, I wooed, unsuccessfully, with Puccini. It's important to get your operas right.
But Opera Man, I go, 'Oh, crap! Why didn't I think of that?' Because I could sing fake opera pretty good.
For years, I wasn't in the least bit interested in opera.
I don't find much influence in opera. It was such a different part of me.
I feel like it's a real shame that my generation doesn't make an appearance at the opera.