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.

Yes, thanks to God... my life has a goal, much more important than my artistic activities, that is the struggle against Leukemia.

I've always been a big fan of the American soul sound.

When you arrive at a certain level it's very easy to say yes: that is the moment to learn to say no.

The happiest moment in my life? When my doctor told me I was completely cured of leukaemia.

I love good food but I follow strict rules the days I perform.

Yes, you must have the courage of being free.

Italians have no sense of the dramatic.

I can't see why we can't toss in a Junior Walker or Wilson Pickett number in every once in a while.

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.

It's logical for us to sing, but not necessarily operatic pieces.

Magic is a matter of focusing the disciplined will. But sometimes the will must be abandoned. The secret lies in knowing when to exercise control, and when to let go.

When you set a goal, you have a responsibility to yourself to see it through. No matter how impossible it may seem, resolve to accomplish it.

The proof that the little prince existed is that he was charming, that he laughed, and that he was looking for a sheep. If anybody wants a sheep, that is a proof that he exists.

When you see the ugliness behind the tears of another person, it makes you take a closer look at your own.

I want in all cases to do right.

For what is glory but the blaze of fame?

A lot of words in English confuse the idea of life and electricity, like the word livewire.

Goalies often react quickly to shots with no regard for what might happen to their body because we are trained to stop pucks first and ask questions later.

If you are in a remote desert island, let your best hope be your own efforts to build a ship instead of waiting for a ship to appear among the fogs!

France is great because she is France.