... I was born in Florence the 23rd of January of 1961. ... I studied Physics at the University of Florence and in particular at the Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory, which is the Florence Observatory, were I specialized in Astrophysics. I achieved my University degree in 1986 and then I left for the military service. ... Finally I finished my service and our officers gave us a beautiful leave ceremony. ... I like very much music, expecially early music, which I perform on the lute and as a tenor. ...