


So I think the combination of preparation and spontaneity has really come in handy. At the same time, because it's live, you have to be spontaneous and react to whatever happens. So, they teach you about preparation – and that goes the same for vocal technique or for preparing for a character. Because it's live theater, there's no second take. But I feel so many of the ethics that were instilled within me when I was at the opera have really been totally invaluable to what I've used now going into film. I mean obviously, you know, it's different. I think that so much of being on stage was really.you know, had an acting aspect to it.

Q: Does acting come as easily as singing? Or is it more of a challenge? ROSSUM: No, not at all. I think every kid finds a way to express themselves, whether it's through soccer, or education, or academic achievement, or violin, or singing – and that's just what it was for me. So I think it was just a logical transition, really, to stick me in the opera. I can't remember a time when I wasn't singing, or banging a beat on the dinner table.you know, pissing somebody off with the rhythms and singing at the top of my lungs. I think I was, like, born at the hospital, and, you know, popped out, and was singing. Q: How did you find your singing voice? EMMY ROSSUM: I think I kind of came out of the womb singing.
