If you send up a weather vane or put your thumb up in the air every time you want to do something different, to find out what people are going to think about it, you're going to limit yourself. That's a very strange way to live.
Jessye NormanRead
As for my voice, it cannot be categorised - and I like it that way, because I sing things that would be considered in the dramatic, mezzo or spinto range.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Jessye Norman embraces her unique vocal range, celebrating its complexity and diversity.
In this quote, Jessye Norman expresses her appreciation for the richness and individuality of her voice, which defies easy categorization into traditional singing classifications. By highlighting the variety within her vocal capabilities, she emphasizes the beauty of being unconventional and the artistic freedom that comes with it.
Themes
VoiceUniquenessArtistrySelf-ExpressionIndividuality
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a music school graduation, to inspire students to embrace their unique talents.
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