“The most widely criticised singers in the history of opera, Maria Call...” — Andrea Bocelli Quote

“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.”

“When I get on stage, my first goal is not to show my expertise, but on the contrary, to give a bit of happiness, of joy, of cheerfulness. I am firmly convinced that in order to sing well, you must love your neighbor and be passionate about life.”

“I have always felt an excellent rapport ever since my very first concert in Britain at Hampton Court. I have always felt understood. The British understand opera very well.”

“I never had a go-to girl squad. I think that I'm only friends with loners, so I have a select group of loners that I hang out with individually.”

“Someone who hates one group will end up hating everyone - and, ultimately, hating himself or herself.”

“The Volkswagen Group has proved that it can remain firmly on track even when the terrain is slippery.”