Sanremo (Imperia), 23 February (LaPresse) – "You have often asked me why I wasn't part of the Sanremo hosting team. I have to say that it's you, Carlo Conti, and your Fiorentina, even though I'm a Milan fan. With your calmness and professionalism, you convey a sense of serenity that I have never associated with the word Sanremo. The first time I came to Sanremo, I was 18 years old. It was 1993, and I was more naive and innocent, but I was afraid because Sanremo is Sanremo. When I did it again in 1994, where I came third with Strani Amori, every time I see the Sanremo sign, I have Lexotan ready, or Carlotan as Carlo says. We need a Carlo Conti in our lives'. Laura Pausini said this jokingly at a press conference on the eve of Sanremo, where she will take to the stage at the Ariston Theatre as co-host with Carlo Conti. 'This meeting took place at a time in my personal life when I feel more serene and peaceful. I have always dreamed of what you have given me, Carlo. I hope I will be up to the task. I've been preparing for this for years, I first received the offer to host 15 years ago. I'm not afraid, I'm just excited in the most joyful sense of the word," added the singer.