24 Quotes by Joan Sutherland

One is just given a talent, and it’s one’s duty to make the most of it.

If I weren’t reasonably placid, I don’t think I could cope with this sort of life. To be a diva, you’ve got to be absolutely like a horse.

You can listen to what everybody says, but the fact remains that you’ve got to get out there and do the thing yourself.

I wasn’t actually trained by my mother, she said she never taught me but she was a great singer herself and I can’t remember when I didn’t listen to her sing and imitate her.

I’m very happy to sing whatever I’m singing. I’ve always enjoyed any role I’ve been given at a certain time. They’ve all been favourites, they’ve all been wonderful pieces to play.

I don’t sing for anybody. I wouldn’t sing for the Queen dear.