My poor sight gives me an advantage. I can’t see the people in the audience who are scratching their heads while I am lost in my role and giving everything I have to the drama.
MARIA CALLASMy poor sight gives me an advantage. I can’t see the people in the audience who are scratching their heads while I am lost in my role and giving everything I have to the drama.
More Maria Callas Quotes
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Women are not pals enough with men, so we must make ourselves indispensable. After all, we have the greatest weapon in our hands by just being women.
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I cannot switch my voice. My voice is not like an elevator going up and down.
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It’s a terrible thing to go through life thinking that you have a rock on your side when you haven’t.
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On stage, I am in the dark.
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Paris dictates fashion to the whole world.
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Don’t talk to me about rules, dear. Wherever I stay I make the goddam rules.
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I am not an angel and do not pretend to be. That is not one of my roles. But I am not a devil, either. I am a woman and a serious artist, and I would like so to be judged.
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I belong to the givers. I want to give a little happiness even if I haven’t had much for myself. Music has enriched my life and, hopefully – through me, a little – the public’s. If anyone left an opera house feeling more happy and at peace, I achieved my purpose.
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When I did not become enemies, then I understand that there was nothing standing.
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I will always be as difficult as necessary to achieve the best.
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When my enemies stop hissing, I shall know I’m slipping.
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I would not kill my enemies, but I will make them get down on their knees. I will, I can, I must.
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I don’t know what happens to me on stage. Something else seems to take over.
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The public is a monster and that is why I am not eager to return to the stage.
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There must be a law against forcing children to perform at an early age. Children should have a wonderful childhood. They should not be given too much responsibility.
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