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

Some years ago I gave a concert in the mountains with snow all around, and that was much colder.

I don't like being called 'macho.' Macho basically means stupid and a real Italian man is not macho, he's smart. That's smart in both senses: elegant and clever.

More people are listening to opera, and I'm happy - everybody must be given that opportunity.

All that counts in life is intention.

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

Some of us are born with a weakness for music. As a baby, music would stop whatever thought I was having. If I was worried, it would stop me worrying; if I was crying, it would stop me crying. Music was a healing thing for me.