I had the same manager as Frank Sinatra, so I got to meet him and he truly impressed me. He had this… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
I thought I was actually doing quite well - I was on Jazz FM six days a week. I fancied going to… — Tony Blackburn Australia Copy Share Image
I've never liked what's meant to be cool. I was asked to do Glastonbury the year before last actually, but I couldn't… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
I remember filling my car up in London when an 85-year-old man said to me, 'You've done our age group proud.' That… — Tony Blackburn Age Copy Share Image
I think if you've won one, quit while you're ahead. I loved doing it, though. If you get an opportunity that great,… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
Advertising. I'd definitely like to try that. In fact, it was a genuine second choice career-wise. I'd be good at selling stuff… — Tony Blackburn Advertising Copy Share Image
Robert Redford, ha ha! He's a very attractive man and I'm not. Or Noel Edmonds, as he's a friend of mine and… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
When I go to see live music I tend to want to really listen to it, so when people get up and… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
For me, the highlight was meeting all the Motown acts, as I adore black soul music. I met Stevie Wonder who I… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
I'm not a showbiz person. I just enjoy talking nonsense on the radio. I'm not bothered about going to clubs or the… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
I'm quite good at water skiing. Dave Clark, from the 1960s band Dave Clark Five, taught me how to water ski in… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
One time I picked it up and a voice goes, 'Hi, it's Sinatra. Can you play me a record?' I was like,… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
A woman called Rose has written to me every day for the last 15 years. That's dedication. It's not quite fan mail,… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
All I've ever wanted for my kids is for them to be happy. There's no pressure on Victoria to do anything, but… — Tony Blackburn Advertising Copy Share Image
Will Young. He's a great white soul singer. But he was slightly disappointing when I met him - not that friendly. Perhaps… — Tony Blackburn Age Copy Share Image
Splashing about in mud in the cold is not my thing. I made an attempt to go to the Isle Of Wight… — Tony Blackburn Being honest Copy Share Image
Travelling with work. I went to Iceland with GMTV last year and I went to Lapland twice with Classic Gold. I also… — Tony Blackburn America Copy Share Image
Since I was four, I can't remember wanting to do anything except entertain. And I got some lucky breaks. My daughter Victoria… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
Not interested. I didn't try very hard. I went to boarding school on a sports' scholarship after I bowled a cricket ball… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
I originally wanted to be a singer, but I was average. I made 18 records, but none were that great. I was… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
I'm a bit obsessive. I've just bought this Wi-Fi radio, which can pick up 7,500 stations from all over the world. I'm… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
