In the last 20, 22 years I have sung here very often and I have always felt the affection and warmth of the Italians, and I feel very close to you.
When you arrive at a certain level it’s very easy to say yes: that is the moment to learn to say no.
Yes, you must have the courage of being free.
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.
I’ve always been a big fan of the American soul sound.
I am always living very good moments.
I’ve always said that music is like literature.
Music isn’t only a profession.
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.
Italians have no sense of the dramatic.
I love good food but I follow strict rules the days I perform.
The happiest moment in my life? When my doctor told me I was completely cured of leukaemia.