I exist only because inside of me and above all else I am only and above all a Neapolitan. Naples exists inside of me, and always will. Fortunately for me there is this treasure that I have inside of me and, when I need it, then I pull it out.

My mother taught me to walk proud and tall 'as if the world was mine.'

It is very important for an actor or actress to look around at everything and everyone and never forget about real life.

I like to cook for my friends. It is an act of love because in cooking you can create so many plates and recipes, if you know how to - otherwise you make a mess - but I like it because it's like a ceremony. You cook for your friends and after, you drink wine and play cards.

Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.

If you can learn to use your mind as well as your powder puff, you will become more truly beautiful.

Ignorance has its virtues; without it there'd be mighty little conversation.