"I memorize very easily; it only takes a few weeks to learn an operatic
rôle. I spent three weeks on _Coq d'Or_, and that is a difficult part,
so many half tones and accidentals. But I love that music, it is so
beautiful; it is one of my favorite rôles. Some parts are longer and
more difficult than others. Of course I know most of the Italian operas
and many French ones. I should like to sing _Mireille_ and _Lakmé_ here,
but the Director may wish to put on other works instead.