"Benedetto" means the "blessed one" and I feel that I have truly been blessed.
I am very much inspired by the great masters of entertainment: Bob Hope, George Burns, Jimmy Durante - who never thought about retiring. When people ask me if I plan to retire, I say, "Retire to what? I am doing what I love best right now!"
No-one will ever sound as good as Judy Garland as far as I am concerned.
I don't disrespect the audience. I only sing very well-written, intelligent songs.
To work is to feel alive.
I think if you have a passion for what you do then there are no limitations on how long or how much you can accomplish.