“So many people release albums before Christmas and they get lost in the Christmas rush.”

“We were brought up Protestant, and I went to church three times a day on a Sunday. My parents weren't Bible-bashers, but we all have a strong belief in God and a strong faith. We had a huge garden; our house was a bit like a scene from 'The Good Life.' I think Mam and Dad had it really hard, bringing up a big family on very little.”

“I'd be happy to live till 80 as long as I was comfortable and in good health. Mind you, ask me again on the eve of my 80th birthday. Even so, I hope we don't all start living to be 120. I'm not sure I'd cope with another 60 years.”

“I remember when the Atkins diet arrived; I lost 16 lb in the first month, but when I stopped, it all went back on again.”

“I do believe that God blessed me in life with a wonderful family, a successful career, and a loving marriage, and remain thankful for that blessing.”

“It's no good singing if you just want to be a pop star; you've got to work at it and do it for the love for it, not because you think it will make you famous.”

“I've been singing since I was 16 because I love it - I wanted to be a singer, not a star. There's a difference between wanting to be famous and wanting to sing well.”

“So many people release albums before Christmas and they get lost in the Christmas rush.”