You must choose between an operatic career and what is usually called "a normal life". You can't do justice to both.
Frank Puglia - Villeneuve

“At summer's end, I plan on moving to New York where I'll pursue a career as a serious actress. It's my goal to entertain the world through artistic expression. Through art, I shall serve my country.”
Sarah Michelle Gellar - Helen Shivers

“My mother took advantage of it from an early age, throwing me into plays, spelling bees, studying, writing, museums, concerts, and even more writing. She convinced me this would lead to the Holy Grail: Harvard. A place where I would finally be surrounded by people I had something in common with.”

Christina Ricci - Elizabeth

“- Walter Kresby: First of all we are in the country now, so no more black.
- Joanna Eberhart: No more black? Are you insane?
- Walter Kresby: You heard me. Only high-powered, neurotic, castrating, Manhattan career bitches wear black. Is that what you want to be?
- Joanna Eberhart: Ever since I was a little girl.”
Matthew Broderick - Walter Kresby
Nicole Kidman - Joanna Eberhart

“Remember, General... public officials that go down... go down very, very fast.”

Charles Gorgano - Michaelson's Friend