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.

It is not Christian to go against someone. I am in favour of life.

I have trouble with modern art. But in general, all art forms fascinate me - art is the way human beings express what we can't say in words.

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

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.

Let me say that I've never thought to conduct because the conductor has to think to the music before the orchestra. And the orchestra comes later. For me, it's terrible.