(CNN) One of the perks of being a news anchor is the unexpected conversations you have with fascinating people in unique circumstances. It's all part of the predictable unpredictability of the job. But every now and then, you find yourself in a situation that's truly unforgettable. "I find it astonishing because in this painting Renoir has depicted ordinary people, not those belonging to high society," explains Buffon without a hint of irony coming from a man who has achieved the extraordinary in a career spanning decades. The most-capped player in the history of the Italian national team, multiple winner of the Italian Serie A with Juventus, 2006 FIFA World Cup champion, and the list goes on.

Source: CNN March 01, 2019 11:15 UTC