I had tuberculosis in my mid-20s. I didn't have much work, was living in a damp London basement in a sleeping bag, and ate only every other day. I looked rough and felt very run down. — Engelbert Humperdinck Copy Share Image
My first manager was Gordon Mills, who I'd met right at the beginning. We shared a flat in London and traveled with rock bands doing one-nighters. Later, he became a songwriter and manager whose stable was Tom Jones, Gilbert O'Sullivan,… — Engelbert Humperdinck Copy Share Image
Naughtiness is a part of growing up. It starts when you're a toddler and never ends. — Engelbert Humperdinck Copy Share Image
When I walk on stage, it's a release valve for me. Life is stressful anyway, so therefore, when I walk on stage, it releases… — Engelbert Humperdinck Copy Share Image
I think it's important to have a sense of humor. You have to be able to laugh at yourself. — Engelbert Humperdinck Copy Share Image
I recorded songs with a great deal of meaning, songs of lasting material. That's the legacy I want to leave behind - a legacy… — Engelbert Humperdinck Copy Share Image
At first I thought I should be a second Beethoven; presently I found that to be another Schubert would be good; then gradually, satisfied… — Engelbert Humperdinck Copy Share Image
The job of an artist is to entertain and not get involved with politics. We give the people in the countries we are visiting… — Engelbert Humperdinck Copy Share Image
The Walker Brothers, they were a talented pair of people. I thought that Scott had a very fine voice. — Engelbert Humperdinck Copy Share Image
I try to keep myself young as possible. I vow to never let my hair go grey. — Engelbert Humperdinck Copy Share Image
I'm in a class by myself, along with people like Rod Stewart. — Engelbert Humperdinck Copy Share Image
