When I was very young, I started trying to sing like the great tenor Mario Lanza; my family used to play his records. We all learn best by imitating others.

I know that my passion is for opera, but sometimes I like also to sing songs, because there are many beautiful melodies.

The fact that I am blind is not what defines my life. It should be of no more interest than my blood type. People wonder if there is a relationship between my lack of sight and the way I sing. But there's no connection.

Music is a prerogative of those who are willing to spend time to study it, understand and love it, well aware of the fact that one life is not enough to improve just one single note of what has already been written and performed.

My idol has been Franco Corelli. But every singer can teach you something.

The voice changes very slowly. I keep mine well under control and try with all my might to keep it exactly as it was at the very beginning.

It's always beautiful to sing with other great voices. I like voices in general. It's a big privilege to have great singers next to me.