Even Michelangelo got paid for doing the Sistine Chapel. To those artists who say they're doing it for the love of art, I say: Get real.

Back to the painting of the Sistine Chapel, there's always been run-ins between benefactors and artists.

My only dream is to get old and finally have time to read all the books that I'm collecting.

I am a typical Italian; I love the clan. But I don't think about getting married.

I want to see my niece and nephew grow up, to see their children... I get crazy at the idea that a time will come when I won't see Daniel and Allegra anymore.

When I started out, I wanted to paint the Sistine Chapel. But I didn't have the content.