Between parts I was too old for and roles that were too overwhelming, out of reach then for my voice. I carved out a niche with the Wagnerian repertoire since I am attracted by its theatrical intensity.
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The high note is not the only thing.
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The public is a part of my real life.
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I was married at 16, a father at 17 and divorced at 18.
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My strength is my enthusiasm.
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Singing becomes a form of therapy.
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I then realized that I could never be satisfied again with the mere natural charm of my voice, that I had to constantly paint when singing, melting all the colors, expressing reds and blacks that had to be less primary but bursting with subtly colored combinations.
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