Alvinsduckie
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The stage fright is something that he inherited from his father. Fernando Pavarotti was a very good tenor himself, although his profession was and remained that of a baker, but he was good enough to be invited to sing at La Scala in Milan. He declined, because he could not overcome his stage fright! His son remained superstitious, although he overcame his stage fright each time in the end, just before it was time to go out and sing, but he never performed without his lucky charm, a bent nail in his pocket!
from
http://www.mvdaily.com/articles/2007/09/pavarotti2.htm
from
http://www.mvdaily.com/articles/2007/09/pavarotti2.htm