There are very, very few companies that can boast of a balanced budget year after year without interruption.

There was a moment in time when Boston really did not have any opera. This rapid growth is really a response to a vacuum that existed.

I think that a national audience would take note if such a marvelous facility were in trouble.

I think it has created an excitement for opera that will produce growing audiences. Nationally, it is important that operas have robust partners across the country to join in productions. That will mean Denver audiences will see some leading productions that have been produced in other places.

I like the ceremonial part of it and the tradition.

I'm pretty caring, loyal and loving to those who are close to me. Two of my friends are from school, so I've known them for more than 30 years. My best friend, Paul Fisher, sat next to me in English when I was ten or 11. If you asked him, he'd say I was loyal. I don't think I've changed over the years.