I didn't say I wouldn't go into ghetto areas. I've been in many of them and to some extent I would say this; if you've seen one city slum, you've seen them all.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: November 9, 1918 Death: September 17, 1996 |
Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.
As the director of an opera, it is my responsibility to unify the style of the particular performance, but one can certainly approach the piece from different points of view. That's what makes it interesting and keeps it alive.

