I could have made a small film and kept all the money from 'Life is Beautiful'. Instead, I spent more money than I had on 'Pinocchio', a very risky film.

The most important thing is to continue to be yourself. The day after the Oscars, you have to get on with your life. To be honest and true to yourself.

For me, Fellini was like a watermelon. It is there. A watermelon cannot die.

I do not think the American peoples are idiots. They are a very playful and sensitive people! I know them!

Dante Alighieri is a universal poet, and great creators, they are writing for everybody always. Every single verse is very moving, and the beauty - if we don't understand, we just stay listening to the sound and it's like hearing music.

The Divine Comedy' is very sophisticated but also very popular.

It's a sign of mediocrity when you demonstrate gratitude with moderation.