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

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

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

I live for my children, so my number one rule is I won't go away from home for more than two weeks.

All that counts in life is intention.

I began when I was a child, because I was born and grew up in a little village. And many people ride the horses. So, it was a big - it has been a big passion for me.

I don't like being called 'macho.' Macho basically means stupid and a real Italian man is not macho, he's smart. That's smart in both senses: elegant and clever.