"I’ve made love to 2,000 women; I won over 90% of them by singing 'Heroes', David Bowie’s song". Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, Luxottica's founder's son and successor, stated this during a podcast interview. Within the company, he later stated, "I've never fired anyone, except a few managers", but he did not hide the anxiety and discomfort he felt in his position, from which he recently resigned. The journalist then asked the 31-year-old entrepreneur about his connection with money (estimated net worth of €5 to €7 billion), noting that wealth is frequently stigmatized these days. Del Vecchio attempted to downplay it: "Billionaires are all stupid. I own two yachts, both flying the Italian flag, but I'd like to sell one. In fact, if anyone wants to make an offer..." He also stated that money does not bring happiness, and that he has gone through moments of gloom, "a darkness that I frequently filled with drugs".