Just sing it. Don't prove you can sing it. I know you can, you know you can. So just do it, because if you try to prove it, you'll lose. — 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
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try. — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
I love Massenet - 'Manon' had been a wonderful role for me - and the music he wrote for 'Thais' is quite enjoyable and… — Beverly Sills Copy Share Image
