Everybody, even me, sometimes had to compromise on something, doing things we know to be wrong, and this happens doing whatever job in the world. But a singer must have the courage of saying no. — Jose Carreras Copy Share Image
If you are burned, you are naturally anxious to see what your face looks like as soon as they take the bandages off. In… — Jose Carreras Copy Share Image
I can't see why we can't toss in a Junior Walker or Wilson Pickett number in every once in a while. — Jose Carreras Copy Share Image
If I can do concert recitals, adapting the repertoire to my needs, then no problem, that's good enough. But with operas, unless the right… — Jose Carreras Copy Share Image
In the last 20, 22 years I have sung here very often and I have always felt the affection and warmth of the Italians,… — Jose Carreras Copy Share Image
Americans, they have an incredible operatic tradition: the Metropolitan Opera House is - if not the most prestigious - one of the most prestigious… — Jose Carreras Copy Share Image
In recitals, you are naked before the audience - well, naked with your jacket and tails. The audience sees and hears the real person,… — Jose Carreras Copy Share Image
It is important to be passionate, but it is also important to combine the heart and the head. I have made mistakes in both… — Jose Carreras Copy Share Image
The happiest moment in my life? When my doctor told me I was completely cured of leukemia. — Jose Carreras Copy Share Image
