You have complained that Canadian opera companies don't hire enough Canadians. Yes, I said that, but I really intended my remarks to be taken generally, not about any particular institution. It is really a national problem. However, my words were distorted by the press. I really don't remember saying half the things I was quoted as saying.
Journalists often work their own opinions into interviews.
Yet the Op ra de Montr al has passed you over for several of your most famous roles, such as Don Giovanni and Figaro. It's not like every time there is a Don Giovanni it has to be me. It's hard to find time to do everything you want to do. We were lucky to find a slot in 1999-2000 for the Op ra de Montr al Otello . Yes, that was a complete benefit.