I remember quite well that 10,000 audience sang with us three on the spot, and ever since then, I always thought the Chinese audience are the greatest audience.

The rivalry is with ourself. I try to be better than is possible. I fight against myself, not against the other.

One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.

Sometime to be called Pavarotti is not always an advantage.

I think a life in music is a life beautifully spent, and this is what I have devoted my life to.

Some singers want the audience to love them. I love the audience.

If your body is not in shape to sing [from the diaphragm] you will push and push but keep falling back on your throat to make the sound. This will ruin your voice.