I prepare myself for rehearsals like I would for marriage. Maria Callas marriagepreparerehearsal Change image and share on social
I cannot switch my voice. My voice is not like an elevator going up and down. Maria Callas elevatorswitchvoice Change image and share on social
An opera begins long before the curtain goes up and ends long after it has come down. It starts in my imagination, it becomes my life, and it stays part of my life long after I've left the opera house. Maria Callas begincurtainend share on social
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. Maria Callas greathandindispensable Change image and share on social
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. Maria Callas agechildchildhood Change image and share on social
You are born an artist or you are not. And you stay an artist, dear, even if your voice is less of a fireworks. The artist is always there. Maria Callas artistbeardear Change image and share on social
I would not kill my enemies, but I will make them get down on their knees. I will, I can, I must. Maria Callas enemykillknee Change image and share on social
Don't talk to me about rules, dear. Wherever I stay I make the goddam rules. Maria Callas deargoddammake Change image and share on social
When my enemies stop hissing, I shall know I'm slipping. Maria Callas enemyhissslip Change image and share on social
I was always too mature for my age - and not very happy. I had no young friends. I wish I could go back to those days. If I could only live it all again, how I would play and enjoy other girls. What a fool I was. Maria Callas agebackday share on social
