Renata Tebaldi Professions : Soprano Born : February 1, 1922 Died : December 19, 2004 Browse All Authors Top 7 quotes by Renata Tebaldi My mother was my best friend and confidante. Renata Tebaldi my-best-friend mother I know that my voice has entered into the hearts of many people and has caused beautiful reactions. Some, hearing me sing, have become more religious; some who were ill felt joy; friends, while in hospital, played my tapes whenever they felt ill; they all said that my voice gave them the strength needed to stand the pain. Therefore, how can I not be thankful for this great gift? Renata Tebaldi pain religious beautiful I was in love many times. This is very good for a woman. Renata Tebaldi very-good How could I have been a wife, a mother and a singer? Who takes care of the piccolini when you go around the world? Your children would not call you Mama, but Renata. Renata Tebaldi wife mother children I know America is the country that loved me most. Renata Tebaldi loved know me country I gave my last concert in 1976. For 32 years, I had given everything I had. I wanted to stop. My last big debut was in Russia in 1973. After I retired, I didn't have to worry about going out in bad weather. I could stay up late. Renata Tebaldi stop bad late weather I get letters constantly from all over the world, telephone calls from America, Brazil, Australia, all over, especially on my birthday. A family? I have a huge international family. That's all I need. Renata Tebaldi family birthday america world Similar Authors Benita Valente soprano Dolora Zajick soprano Faryl Smith soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf soprano Emma Albani soprano Leontyne Price soprano All Authors