Andrea Bocelli

I have had the good fortune of being able to sing with many of the finest voices in the world, and for someone who loves voices as I do, this is an enormous privilege. ”

The most widely criticised singers in the history of opera, Maria Callas and Franco Corelli, happen also to be the best singers. I am honoured for being part of their group. ”

Even in the most beautiful music there are some silences, which are there so we can witness the importance of silence. ”

I have big, big stage fright. ”

Now I'm more sure and I feel myself more comfortable singing. ”

Some of us are born with a weakness for music. As a baby, music would stop whatever thought I was having. If I was worried, it would stop me worrying; if I was crying, it would stop me crying. Music was a healing thing for me. ”

Music is an art that goes well beyond science. Proof can be found in the huge amount of studies that have been carried out throughout the world based on music-therapy and the important results achieved. ”

The world is full of many beautiful voices; I will perform with many of them. I love women's voices. ”

I have always tried to perform the music I love, and I think I am lucky because my preferences are often the ones of the public. ”

I love eating shabu-shabu in Japan - a kind of beef hotpot. But if you're talking about authentic, traditional food, then Italian cooking is one of the best in the world. ”