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

Very often, I recognize many, many defects, so I try to improve myself every day. I think my voice is very communicative.

Listen to what others tell you about your voice. If you're only singing to please yourself, you might as well just sing under the shower. But if you're singing for others, you are reliant on them to ask you to sing.

I also always carry my flute. It's very important for me to try to relax when I'm travelling, and playing my flute helps me to unwind.

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

I am a product of my native land, Tuscany, Italy.

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