Hsu Hsiu-nien thinks that successful operatic actresses must have natural ability, sensitivity, a beautiful voice, and a personal style.
她說：「普通戲班為了節省編劇、印刷的開銷，多不用劇本，由班主親自說戲，演員即興表演。幸好『拱樂社』比較具規模，規定要按劇本演出，逼得我一定得學看劇本。」