“As a young singer, you have to get experience somehow, to try things o...” — Susanna Phillips Quote

“As a young singer, you have to get experience somehow, to try things out and grow as a singer. They way you do that is by going through the ranks and singing at companies like Opera Birmingham. It's a perfect place to foster a career.”

“Concert repertoire is some of the most beautiful music ever written, and I frequently seek out opportunities to perform it.”

“As a young musician, you really want to play.”

“We are representing the country and we are doing it from Birmingham.”

“By the time I sold Birmingham City football club in 2009, 75% of the directors were women, which I take great pride in - that's unique in business, full stop.”

“I love living in Birmingham, it's just a lovely gentle life, and it's calm. And it's full of Brummies who I find hilarious.”