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1/3 Johnson's predicament reminds me of a completely delicious anecdote about a famous soprano, who dreaded singing La Traviata in a notoriously "difficult" Italian house, with which she had a difficult relationship even at her prime, which was now long gone. Much to her surprise
2/3 ... after her Act III aria the balcony erupted in enthusiastic applause and cries of "Encore!" from the balcony. The conductor reluctantly agreed to facilitate a reprise of the aria (not unusual in the 40s). Twice! And still the crowd's rapturous applause wouldn't subside.
3/3 When the maestro turned to reason with the balcony, begging them to let the company get on with the opera, someone coldly shouted back: "No. She'll sing it, until she gets it right."
