One of the drawbacks of fame is that one can never escape from it.
About Nellie Melba
Dame Nellie Melba was an Australian operatic lyric coloratura soprano. She became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian era and the early 20th century, and was the first Australian to achieve international recognition as a classical musician.
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Do everything yourself.
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The first rule in opera is the first rule in life: see to everything yourself.
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One of the drawbacks of fame is that one can never escape from it.
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Always sing below your potential.
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If I’d been a housemaid I’d have been the best in Australia – I couldn’t help it. It’s got to be perfection for me.
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