You have to have great passion, because to sing operatic music requires lots of work. I study for at least two hours every day. The voice is like an instrument and requires constant exercise.

I love eating shabu-shabu in Japan - a kind of beef hotpot. But if you're talking about authentic, traditional food, then Italian cooking is one of the best in the world.

I think I don't want to use drugs or medicine, so nothing. The only way is to go on stage and to hope.

People are often quite surprised by the sport and leisure activities practised by the blind. For example, tandem cycling is very popular.

Now I'm more sure and I feel myself more comfortable singing.

I respect very much my public and also the music I perform.

In singing, you cannot 'cheat' if you want to give emotions to those who are listening. You must have something to tell.