I was constantly being pushed toward a European ideal of what it means to be a classical or opera singer, let’s say in the Renata Tebaldi mode. I reject that. – Renee Fleming
We are a very typical Spanish family – a bullfighter, an actress, a flamenco dancer and singer! – Paz Vega
I don’t think I was considered to be a cabaret singer because I didn’t have patter that was written. – Rita Coolidge
When I was very young I wanted to be a professional horseback rider. Then I wanted to be a pop singer. Then I wanted to be a psychiatrist. Then I wanted to be a movie director. – Rebecca De Mornay
I’m not a rock singer and I don’t want to be a rock singer. I’m not interested. It doesn’t seem to get across. – Van Morrison