I was always the first person in the theater all the time. If it was an eight-o'clock curtain, I was here at five-thirty, and it wasn't that I needed to vocalize, because I was all warmed up. I couldn't wait for it to begin.
Beverly SillsRead
I began by listening to my mother's collection of Amelita Galli-Curci and Lily Pons records, and then was taken (at age eight) to hear Pons at a Met performance of Lakme. It was at that moment that I decided to become an opera star. Not just an opera singer, but an opera star!
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote portrays the transformative impact of early exposure to music on an individual's aspirations.
In this quote, Beverly Sills reflects on her childhood experience of being introduced to the world of opera through her mother's records and a live performance. This formative moment ignited her passion and led her to aspire not merely to sing but to achieve stardom in the opera world, highlighting how profound experiences can shape one's dreams and career paths.
Themes
OperaDreamsMusicPassionInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a speech on the importance of arts education in schools.
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