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Kiki Dee Quotes

English - Musician | March 6, 1947 -

Dad always encouraged my singing, so when 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' was a hit in the States, I flew my parents to New York first-class to see me, put them up at the Waldorf Astoria, then they sailed home on the QE2.

Home Heart New York Parents Singing

I was the youngest of three kids, and from the age of four, singing was my way of getting attention.

Age Singing Attention Three Way

The first thing Fontana did was get me to change my hair colour from light brown to red, and the songwriter Mitch Murray suggested I change my name from Pauline Matthews to Kiki Dee.

Change Light Red Me Hair Name

When I started out in this business, I really wanted to become iconic, but I'm glad that didn't happen. I like to do things like travel on public transport unnoticed.

Business Travel Become Transport Out

I had a cancer scare in the early '90s, and for a few months, I wondered if I would make it.

Early Cancer Make Would Scare Few

I've got my mother's acceptance of things and my dad's drive - not such a bad combination.

Mother Acceptance Drive Bad Things

I'm just a sensitive little soul who's put so much into her career that I haven't had enough energy or time left over to sustain a relationship.

Relationship Time Soul Energy Enough

Performers like to perform, and there's certainly no disgrace in entertaining people, in giving pleasure, you hope, through your singing. My work defines who I am.

Work Hope I Am People Singing You

I have to keep healthy; otherwise, I jeopardise my career.

Career Healthy Keep Otherwise

This is where I break one last taboo: I'm incredibly glad I'm not a granny.

Break Where Last Granny Glad Taboo

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