Michael Crawford Q & A 

An amazing man. Not just a legend of musical theatre, but all around great and good human being.

What a gent

A big fan of his. He has been my special teacher in a way, his genuine character is so rare that it has taught me what he says here.

all angel of music references aside he inspires a lot of us to look deep inside and find the talent we have because he had a good teacher and a good upbringing

Thanks for sharing this footage! I was also taught by Ian Adam who was as wonderful and generous as Mr Crawford says here. It is great to hear him share how big a part of his success Ian was.

Very talented man!

This was Michael's "I shot a couch" shirt. It was much deeper of a blue in person. This was a great weekend.

Ah master revelling in his craft and sharing secrets don’t understand diva.... but his work speaks for itself

Deep down inside, he’s Frank Spencer. Funny!

that is so awesome. glad you told me about it.

Thank you for sharing Jason, This answer by Michael has really helped affirm the direction and steps I'm taking to galvanize my integrity as a performer. Jason, not only is it good to have great teachers, I think it is good for performers to encourage one another, I believe there is great work in store for you. It is easy to believe that you are a dinosaur in the business.. BUT !! that "By now!" attitude will erode all you have accomplished this far. Press on! :) the best of luck to you! and God willing we will both find ourselves in the mask and cape! - Ruben

He is so right. My singing teacher was so negative that she contributed to me giving up. I was 14, and just started my lessons, I was good too, and she said that I would never make it and I would never be famous. I asked her why, and she said that I was too old, that by my age she was already singing publicly. I recently found out that Ramin Karimloo started at 21 and five years later he nailed the audition and got the part of the phantom. I sang, acted in high school plays, and played the piano. I went on to take music classes in college, but I remembered what my singing teacher said, so I second guessed my abilities, and went down another path. I am too old now and regret giving up. You need that positive push.