A homecoming of sorts for Stephanie Blythe

“What I do will be my own invention or what somebody tells me to do. I'd rather create my own character than imitate others, as great as they were. I believe that in all aspects of life we need more people who march to the beat of their own drummer.”

Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe sings the role of Amneris in Pittsburgh Opera's "Aida." Some singers travel with their pets, a poodle or a dachshund, perhaps. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette