Because, in opera, I have to sing for people that are very far from me, instead of, when I sing a song, I try to imagine to sing like in an ear of a child.

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

Destiny has a lot to do with it, but so do you. You have to persevere, you have to insist.

I do not think anyone can ever do anything without the help and will of God.

Every audience has its character; I like America - they love me. I suffer from stage fright, but in America not so much.

I was a daredevil before, and after I lost my sight I was the same. I loved riding bikes, scooters and horses. I even learned to box. Muhammad Ali is my hero.

I started as a lyrical singer. But it was through the pop universe that I reached international fame.