My parents were European immigrants. They came to the States with $1,500, two suitcases, and me, and they managed to build a business, a family, and a future for their family. They didn't have any of the resources of people who have lived here for two or three generations.

My parents were European immigrants. They came to the States with $1,500, two suitcases, and me, and they managed to build a business, a family, and a future for their family. They didn't have any of the resources of people who have lived here for two or three generations.

Every time I go to a new place, more likely than not, I end up seeing an opera there. It's ended up being a part of travel.

Maybe I'm naively romantic, but I do believe that spice and excitement doesn't stop once a couple gets together.