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. Shirley Bassey askcowellfactor Change image and share on social
I hate it when people come up to me when I'm eating. Shirley Bassey eathatepeople Change image and share on social
You want success, and then when you do get it, you don't want it because of the attention. Shirley Bassey attentionsuccess Change image and share on social
When I started singing, I couldn't be shut up. Shirley Bassey shutsingstart Change image and share on social
I decided to retire from show business at the age of 17, because I didn't like it a bit. Shirley Bassey agebitebusiness Change image and share on social
I'm too busy putting my energies into my performance to be a diva. Shirley Bassey busydivaenergy Change image and share on social
I've always been the breadwinner and men don't like that. They turn on you. They bite the hand that feeds them. Eventually, too, they become very jealous of the love one has with an audience. Shirley Bassey audiencebitebreadwinner Change image and share on social
No wedding bells for me anymore. I've been happily married to my profession for years. Shirley Bassey anymorebellhappily Change image and share on social
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. Shirley Bassey acceptgeneroushard Change image and share on social