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

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

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'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.

No one but another painter could know the delicacy required to balance the complexities, to keep reality at bay in order to remain in the innermost center of his work.

Nothing is more responsible for the good old days than a bad memory.

Love is more pleasant than marriage for the same reason that novels are more amusing than history.

Truth is something which can't be told in a few words. Those who simplify the universe only reduce the expansion of its meaning.

The real rulers in Washington are invisible, and exercise power from behind the scenes.

I can look you in the eye and tell you I feel I've tried to solve the problem diplomatically to the max, and would have committed troops both in Afghanistan and Iraq knowing what I know today.

I won't cry cause I live to die, with my mind on my money and my guns in the sky.

Rituals build brands.

The problem isn't the abuse of power; it's the power to abuse.

We never, ever judge someone on who's going to heaven, hell. That's the Almighty's job.