José Carreras: With discipline to success and many donations

Serving the sick is priceless

Carreras has learned a lot about the disease since then. However, according to his own assessment, he would not have made a good doctor. "I'm too emotional. A scientist or a doctor can't be emotional, at least not outwardly. And then there are all the skills you need for that, the studies and many, many years of experience."

The tenor admires the work of the doctors and the nursing and hospital staff. "In addition to all the technical things, they look after the sick, give them warmth and often tenderness. You can't pay for that with any salary in the world."

The beauty of pampering

In addition to his work for the foundation, Carreras has other passions, first and foremost soccer and his family, especially his five grandchildren aged between 11 and 17. He is happiest with them. "There's nothing better than spoiling your grandchildren. You have to be careful and not overdo it. But it's wonderful when they ask you for something and you can say yes. It's a fantastic feeling."

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