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

“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.”