Music agent Herbert Breslin’s memoir takes aim at Pavarotti. Breslin writes that “in the early days, Pavarotti was a “dream client” but artistic and financial success nurtured complacency, Breslin says, citing his client’s increasing unwillingness to learn roles, memorise librettos or even turn up for performances. As the years went on, it looked more and more like he was taking this gorgeous career of his … and flushing it down the toilet.”