We want an ensemble of stars, not comets.

Maybe some people don't feel scared when they think about comets and supernovas. Maybe they think it is wonderful.

We are similar to a museum. My function is to present old masterpieces in modern frames.

I don't want them to come in with a white tie, and I don't want them to come in a black tie. But I do want them to come in a tie.

I will not enter into a public feud with Madame Callas, since I am well aware that she has considerably greater competence and experience at that kind of thing than I have.

She will sing only if her husband conducts, so I accept the old Viennese saying that if you want the meat, you have to take the bones.