I approached opera from the theater side, ... I used to rail against the clichs of the form, all those read more

I approached opera from the theater side, ... I used to rail against the clichs of the form, all those sopranos in nightgowns dying in Act 2. So what do I have in my first opera? A soprano in a nightgown dying in Act 2.

One of the major factors affecting pork producer profitability is the policy of the government as it impacts a producer's read more

One of the major factors affecting pork producer profitability is the policy of the government as it impacts a producer's cost of doing business and their ability to effectively market their products. This award is a way for us to show our appreciation for the continued support that these legislators have demonstrated to Illinois pork producers.

I am always looking for an opportunity to compete personally. I feel this sets a good example, and I try read more

I am always looking for an opportunity to compete personally. I feel this sets a good example, and I try to lead by example when at all possible.

This is world's best launch team. Congratulations for another awesome performance.

This is world's best launch team. Congratulations for another awesome performance.

He might have failed against Sri Lanka but we still believe that he has the potential to serve the country read more

He might have failed against Sri Lanka but we still believe that he has the potential to serve the country in the longer-version game. We are trying to find a solid combination -- that's why we went for the same team.

We wrestled a very solid match. We're pleased with our progress and we have two weeks of practice to sharpen read more

We wrestled a very solid match. We're pleased with our progress and we have two weeks of practice to sharpen up before the VOL Tournament.

They were beating us to the ball on the floor. We had one rebound in the first quarter, four by read more

They were beating us to the ball on the floor. We had one rebound in the first quarter, four by halftime and 12 turnovers (by halftime). You can't win ballgames like that. They deserved to win.

No one ever pruned me. If you have been sunned through and through like an apricot on a wall from read more

No one ever pruned me. If you have been sunned through and through like an apricot on a wall from your earliest days, you are oversensitive to any withdrawal of heat.

They want you to catch every single ball. It's a tough city sometimes.

They want you to catch every single ball. It's a tough city sometimes.