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I learned so many roles so quickly as a young singer, I thought it was time to come back to them and make them better - deeper, more nuanced.
Because everything about the voice interests me, I felt it would be fascinating to learn a completely different style of singing.
Contrary to the norm, as my technique improved my voice became higher.
For a while it was hard for me to say no to work.
Having to travel so much plays havoc with your personal life.
I do everything in the third person. Performance is about being someone else.
I don't want to be somebody who stands still and sings pretty. Each song is a world. Each song is a story. I don't achieve nearly what I want.
I enjoy the more floaty, exposed, elegant singing.
My parents discussed singing every night over the dinner table; I had a tremendous music education.
I think singing is one of the most natural things that human beings do, but it's difficult.
I think singing it when it's done well is extremely natural. It feels great.
I think touring is hard.
I want to get out of the major opera houses.