As far as I was concerned the important thing was that the music was getting the attention as well as me so it was always a great way to get more of the public to connect with classical music, and opera particularly.
“Everyone would like to play in their hometown, but right now I like Cincinnati, I like the way it's going. I'm happy.”
“Now I have finished with all earthly business, and high time too. Yes, yes, my dear child, now comes death.”