He was absolutely fantastic. He could do incredible things with his voice. A singer must not imitate anyone. He has to find his own path. My idea is that the only person who can take care of your voice and your career is you yourself.
Agents always persue somethimg more commercial than what one is ready to do.
Opera house managers, although they seem to be on the side of the singer, always try to protect their theatres. And obviously I have many friends who are theatre managers. I think this is their job. Mine consists of protecting my voice. Many singers destroy themselves with the wrong repertoire, or by doing too many performances of a particular role.