With comedy I can search for the profound.

Although, this is often used with negative connotations, I see ideology as an inherent part of culture.

We thought the church had withdrawn from interfering in Italian politics... but instead there is a terrible resurgence. These are ugly signs for freedom of expression.

It is extremely dangerous to talk about limits or borders. It is vital, instead, that we remain completely open, that we are always involved, and that we aim to contribute personally in social events.

A theatre, a literature, an artistic expression that does not speak for its own time has no relevance.

For some time its been my habit to use images when preparing a speech: rather than write it down, I illustrate it.

When I was a boy, unconsciously, spontaneously I learned the art of telling ironic stories.