Here's what you DO NOT need to be an opera singer

Nothing against clichés, but I really don't think the following define an opera singer :)

1. a fur coat
2. an attitude
3. a "Frau-Kammersängerin-Speaking-Voice"
4. a poodle

And I might add that I'm totally against referring to one self in the 3rd person (which was epitomized by facebook).