I have to keep healthy; otherwise, I jeopardise my career. Kiki Dee careerhealthyjeopardise Change image and share on social
We had idyllic summer holidays, building sandcastles with my father on the beach at Bridlington. It might sound strange, but I think that secure cocoon of familial love was so nourishing, it gave me the strength to live life on my own. Kiki Dee beachbridlingtonbuild share on social
I'm a childless woman, yet I felt no maternal urges whatsoever. The prospect of years of broken nights and nappy changes holds no appeal for me. Kiki Dee appealbreakchildless Change image and share on social
This is where I break one last taboo: I'm incredibly glad I'm not a granny. Kiki Dee breakgladgranny Change image and share on social
It's not so much that I ever declared: 'I will never have children.' I just never found the right man to settle down with, so it didn't happen. Kiki Dee childdeclarefind Change image and share on social
I've got my mother's acceptance of things and my dad's drive - not such a bad combination. Kiki Dee acceptancebadcombination Change image and share on social
I found acting tough; it takes a lot out of you if you have no technique. Kiki Dee actfindlot Change image and share on social
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. Kiki Dee careerenergyleave Change image and share on social
I was never particularly academic, so it was no great surprise when I failed my 11-plus and consequently went to Wibsey Secondary Modern. I did all right in English, history and music, which were the subjects that most interested me. Kiki Dee academicenglishfail share on social
I realised when I sang at family parties and Christmases I'd suddenly get everyone's attention, and, being the youngest of three, I thought what a brilliant attention-seeking ploy it was. Kiki Dee attentionbrilliantchristmas Change image and share on social
