Shirley bassey

I learned by standing in the wings and watching established acts on stage.

I'm always being asked if I watch 'The X Factor,' and I do from time to time. I know it makes for great TV and that Simon Cowell has a real gift.

When you live in a safe place like Monte Carlo, you can walk home at any time of the night and you don't have to worry. I don't feel at risk there. If I drive myself, I can leave the car doors...

It's hard for a man to live with a successful woman - they seem to resent you so much. Very few men are generous enough to accept success in their women.

I'm a virgin and I brought up all my children to be the same.

You want success, and then when you do get it, you don't want it because of the attention.

I hate it when people come up to me when I'm eating.

No wedding bells for me anymore. I've been happily married to my profession for years.

I'm too busy putting my energies into my performance to be a diva.

You don't get older, you get better.