When every step of the process, from the beginning to the end, receives the care, the time and everything necessary to be just what you wanted it to be. The feeling of doing a job well is wonderful: it makes you feel satisfied, proud and happy. It is the reward for the effort.

When my grandfather and teacher, Tito, saw the first large piece I made, he took off the beret that always accompanied him and uncovered himself, telling me: "You have to uncover yourself before the great masters." His words were the fruit of the passion with which he looked at me, of his affection.

The public that comes to our pottery are better educated and better informed than a few years ago. They are people who value craftsmanship and everything behind it. They understand the difference between a mass-produced piece and a handmade one. I think it is safe.