My mother taught me the most important principles, to be determined in life, to be disciplined, to be able to understand that there are some things that you can't do and other things you have to do, that you always have to be surrounded by love, that you have to be understanding.

For me, it is good to be vulnerable. It makes me nice... weak sometimes, but in a good way, not a tragic way.

You can always dream. Life is full of dreams that you can fulfill.

If you are a professional actor who has pride in his work, then the judgment of your peers should be important to you. I treasure each and every award I have ever received - and my Oscar is in a place of honor.

True happiness is impossible without solitude.... I need solitude in my life as I need food and drink and the laughter of little children. Extravagant though it may sound, solitude is the filter of my soul. It nourishes me, and rejuvenates me. Left alone, I discovered that I keep myself good company.

You cannot say, because I am from Naples so I like the mixture of drama and comedy all together.

The fantasy of a man is the best weapon of a woman.