My voice had a long, nonstop career. It deserves to be put to bed with quiet and dignity, not yanked out every once in a while to see if it can still do what it used to do. It can't. — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
I know that anybody who does all this and doesn't have to, everything thinks she's very driven. The truth is, I enjoy it all so! Can't it be that simple? I think it is! I don't feel overworked. I get… — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
My voice had a long, nonstop career. It deserves to be put to bed with quiet and dignity, not yanked out every once in… — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
This joyfulness that I felt when I sang, and this need to communicate with people, these are my two strongest points. I've always been… — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
The Lourie Center eases the burden of children and their families through early intervention and diagnoses and treatment. — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
Opera is music AND drama. I'm prepared to sacrifice the beautiful note for the meaningful sound any time... I can make a pretty tone… — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
I know that anybody who does all this and doesn't have to, everything thinks she's very driven. The truth is, I enjoy it all… — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
I've always tried to be cheerful, because I think people who whine are boring, and I never could tolerate bores. — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
The press frequently sneers at the hype devoted to a superstar, but the press itself is responsible for all the hype. — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
There were times in my career ... when I felt like a trapeze artist doing dangerous somersaults without a net underneath. When you execute… — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
