I Want To Keep My Voice Young,

I've Always Been Inspired By Artists Who Have Shown Musical And Intellectual Curiosity And The Courage To Take Risks.

I Was Constantly Being Pushed Toward A European Ideal Of What It Means To Be A Classical Or Opera Singer, Let's Say In The Renata Tebaldi Mode. I Reject That.

At This Stage In My Career, I Don't Have To Take Any Big Risks. You Want To Take A Calculated Risk, Not One That Leads To People Saying 'yes, But There Was That One Time When She Made That Big Mistake.' It's Always A Shame When That Happens, Especially If You've Gotten By For Decades Without Anything Hugely Tragic.

I Have A Certain Image That's More Classic, And I'm Happy To Stay Out Of The Fray.

I Have Not Changed With The Accomplishments. I've Remained The Same. If I Had Changed, Great. You Know, But I Haven't.