When The Mood Takes Me, I Like

Singing Provides A True Sense Of Lightheartedness. If I Sing When I Am Alone, I Feel Wonderful. It's Freedom.

The Fact That I Am Blind Is Not What Defines My Life. It Should Be Of No More Interest Than My Blood Type. People Wonder If There Is A Relationship Between My Lack Of Sight And The Way I Sing. But There's No Connection.

More People Are Listening To Opera, And I'm Happy - Everybody Must Be Given That Opportunity.

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.

When I Was Very Young, I Started Trying To Sing Like The Great Tenor Mario Lanza; My Family Used To Play His Records. We All Learn Best By Imitating Others.