Playboy Interview: Luciano Pavarotti

November, 1982

Playboy Interview: Luciano PavarottiLuciano Pavarotti was late. He was supposed to attend a friend's song recital at the Bank of America building in San Francisco. He flagged a taxi, telling the driver to take him to the Bank of America and hurry. ''Which one?'' the driver asked. ''How should I know?'' Pavarotti replied. ''The biggest.'' The driver found the right building. Pavarotti reached into his pocket, pulling out a wad of crushed tissues and three $100 bills. ''Please,'' the driver said,...