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

Losing my sight had nothing to do with my focus on music. My passion for music was already there, so it would be a mistake to give too much significance to my blindness.

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.

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

I've always been on the side of science that tries to help man. I play an active part with the foundations I'm involved in. Science gives hope.

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

A country that has really resonated with me and I was really impressed with was Israel. I found that the whole country had a very special atmosphere. I was there to perform, but it was one of the few places that I've visited over the years that I had some free time to explore, and I was hugely impressed by all the religious history there.