As for my voice, it cannot be categorised - and I like it that way, because I sing things that would be considered in the dramatic, mezzo or spinto range. Jessye Norman categoriseconsiderdramatic Change image and share on social
I walk an 11-minute mile without huffing and puffing. Jessye Norman huffmileminute Change image and share on social
I'm a sloucher, sort of, when nobody's looking. Jessye Norman slouchersort Change image and share on social
There have been occasions - and I think it's very good for any human being that such occasions would be rare - that one would feel that one is a channel, and there have been some occasions when it seemed as though I was standing outside of myself watching and listening to myself sing. Jessye Norman channelfeelgood share on social
I enjoy reading about the lives of musicians, and find many similarities in their ideas of preparation and their utter devotion to this great, eternal language: music. Jessye Norman devotionenjoyeternal Change image and share on social
My parents said to us, practically on a daily basis, that we were as good as anyone else on this earth, and that we would simply have to work harder in order to show that. Jessye Norman basisdailyearth Change image and share on social
I have a particular affliction. I am unable to say a word I can't spell. Jessye Norman afflictionspellunable Change image and share on social
I want to keep learning, keep exploring, keep doing more. Jessye Norman explorelearn Change image and share on social
I like so many different kinds of music that I've never allowed myself the limitations of one particular range. Jessye Norman allowhavekind Change image and share on social