I know America is the country that loved me most. Renata Tebaldi More Quotes by Renata Tebaldi More Quotes From Renata Tebaldi My mother was my best friend and confidante. Renata Tebaldi my-best-friend mother I know that my voice has entered into the hearts of many people and has caused beautiful reactions. Some, hearing me sing, have become more religious; some who were ill felt joy; friends, while in hospital, played my tapes whenever they felt ill; they all said that my voice gave them the strength needed to stand the pain. Therefore, how can I not be thankful for this great gift? Renata Tebaldi pain religious beautiful I was in love many times. This is very good for a woman. Renata Tebaldi very-good How could I have been a wife, a mother and a singer? Who takes care of the piccolini when you go around the world? Your children would not call you Mama, but Renata. Renata Tebaldi wife mother children I gave my last concert in 1976. For 32 years, I had given everything I had. I wanted to stop. My last big debut was in Russia in 1973. After I retired, I didn't have to worry about going out in bad weather. I could stay up late. Renata Tebaldi stop bad late weather I get letters constantly from all over the world, telephone calls from America, Brazil, Australia, all over, especially on my birthday. A family? I have a huge international family. That's all I need. Renata Tebaldi family birthday america world