I was never particularly academic, so it was no great surprise when I failed my 11-plus and consequently went to Wibsey Secondary… — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
Being the youngest, I was a bit of a daddy's girl and sought attention from an early age by singing. I don't know where… — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
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… — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
In my late 30s, I flirted with the idea of having a child without necessarily being in a steady relationship. But I've never had… — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
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… — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
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… — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
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,… — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
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… — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
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… — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
I found acting tough; it takes a lot out of you if you have no technique. — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
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… — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
My older brother had a lot of Elvis on vinyl, and really, that was my first introduction to music during the Fifties. — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
I was born Pauline Matthews and grew up in Bradford as one of three children - I had an older brother, David, and an… — Kiki Dee Copy Share Image
