Only moderately impressive, however -
1) I'm no opera buff (instrumental/orchestral is more my 'forte' - pun intended);
2) Have never heard much of the 3 tenors, or even one of them, and probably never will;
3) As one of the comments said, he's no amateur but he's no pro either. He's really getting his effect through power (belting out the notes) rather than through polish or richness of tone. IMHO. Thing is: that's not necessarily his fault, especially if his teacher was Pavarotti (as mentioned in comments). Opera *does* tend towards public tub-thumping by its very nature. The refined voice seems to come into its own in smaller, chamber settings.
The only opera which I really know or like is Fidelio by Beethoven, which is about a political prisoner who is rescued by the courageous actions of his wife.
This all said, I don't mean to rain on your original point: yes it is good to achieve one's dream - it's so much better than giving up.
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yeah, but can he sell phones?
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- I detest opera, and 'American Idol'
- OH...MY...GOD!!!!! (n/t)