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

Naturally, women are drawn to a man who understands the subtlety of emotions, and they know I'm a passionate man. But the reason I try to keep myself in shape is so I can sing better, not to look good.

Even in the most beautiful music there are some silences, which are there so we can witness the importance of silence.

I consider the voice a gift from the heavens, and as all the gifts from the heavens, they must be used, but the minute that the heavens call it back then of course I will stop.

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

I've been to almost every country in the world, and the most frustrating thing for me has been that my schedule has always been so busy that there's so little time before and after performances to explore where I'm visiting.

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