I am extraordinarily lucky, I was born in a family of strong moral values, and in my life I was able to do what I liked best: debuts, great theatres, but above all, inner and deep satisfaction.
I have a wonderful shelter, which is my family. I have a wonderful relationship with my brother and sister; this makes me feel that I know always where I belong.
Americans, they have an incredible operatic tradition: the Metropolitan Opera House is - if not the most prestigious - one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world for over 100 years.
Yes, you must have the courage of being free.
Yes, thanks to God... my life has a goal, much more important than my artistic activities, that is the struggle against Leukemia.
I can't see why we can't toss in a Junior Walker or Wilson Pickett number in every once in a while.
If a man becomes more mature due to certain episodes in his life, it gives him the opportunity to look at life in a much more deep way. I believe the artist and the man work parallel, with the same feelings, the same soul, the same sensitivity.
I am a little nervous with strangers. But I'm not tight inside. I think I am impulsive.
When I sing, I want people to think only about the tenor and only about the music.
It is important to be passionate, but it is also important to combine the heart and the head. I have made mistakes in both my private and professional lives.
I am an optimist and have always been one.
At first we got along real well. Now... it's pretty much just a professional relationship.
The happiest moment in my life? When my doctor told me I was completely cured of leukemia.
I've always been a big fan of the American soul sound.
Italians have no sense of the dramatic.
Music isn't only a profession.
I've always said that music is like literature.
It's logical for us to sing, but not necessarily operatic pieces.
Everybody, even me, sometimes had to compromise on something, doing things we know to be wrong, and this happens doing whatever job in the world. But a singer must have the courage of saying no.
When you arrive at a certain level it's very easy to say yes: that is the moment to learn to say no.
