The value of 'Made in Italy' must necessarily be up-to-date. This is the philosophy that Italia Independent has embraced. We decided from the outset to do away with stereotypes and attune ourselves to the extreme pace, to the incessant metamorphoses of the globalized world.

I drive girls crazy because I might call them 20 times in one day and then the next day not once.

I love challenges, and I believe that the challenge of quality cinema should not be underestimated as an important part of the Italian cultural offer.

I have many weaknesses, but I have one strength. When I do something, I do it 300 percent. I'm not a middle man.

My mother is responsible for whatever success I have achieved today.

Mothers have always held such symbolic weight in determining a person's worth. Your mother tongue, your motherland, your mother's values - these things can qualify or disqualify you from attaining myriad American dreams: love, fluency, citizenship, legitimacy, acceptance, success, freedom.

I have one piece of advice for those of you who want to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award: Start early!

As a part of the Renault family, I want to develop the car and write new success stories.