I was overcome with happiness, love, and tenderness ... Right after he was washed, I studied him with my hands: his downy little head, his little nose, everything on the tiny body.

I am not only fighting against something, I am fighting for something - and I am for life.

I loved riding bikes and horses. I was eight when I started having lessons, and when my father bought me my own horse I couldn't wait to go off on my own.

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

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.

I did a pop album, 'Sogno,' in 1999. I think it's important to record another pop album because many people love pop music. By this kind of repertoire, some people can later discover classical music.