When a little more than a teenager, I was a piano-bar pianist in the land where I was born and raised, Tuscany.

When a little more than a teenager, I was a piano-bar pianist in the land where I was born and raised, Tuscany.

I studied law, and I was ready to be a lawyer in my country (Italy). Probably it is better for many clients that I changed my direction! But I was happy to study and I was a good student, I finished my studies. And everything that you learn is useful in life.

All that counts in life is intention.

I change the language with which I use my voice. In opera, I know I have an orchestra behind me; I have to communicate to people very far from me.

I've always been on the side of science that tries to help man. I play an active part with the foundations I'm involved in. Science gives hope.

It's important for me who is at the table with me; the moment when everyone speaks to each other and everyone listens. If there's good food, it's much better.