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

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.

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.

if it makes you happy, then why the hell are you so sad?

I wont cry, it'll be fine. I'll take my last breath. Push it out my chest 'til there's nothing left.

[Jack Johnson]gave me my whole start in music, which was the coolest thing ever.

It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation's humble, acknowledged dependence upon God and His overruling providence.

The stupid woman is the one who thinks she doesn’t need any help.

Pop artists deal with the lowly trivia of possessions and equipment that the present generation is lugging along with it on its safari into the future.

Everyone is curious about the intentions of their enemies.

Few understand that procrastination is our natural defense, letting things take care of themselves and exercise their antifragility.

With all the challenges in the housing market, it's clear we need a new vision for the way we design our homes, our communities-and even our lives.

I'd not want to answer for the lives of other men; not at seventeen, by God's Grace.