Years Quotes by Shirley Bassey

In truth, it requires not only a large intellect, but a large heart, to judge with becoming charity of the peculiar temptations of riches.

— Shirley Bassey

I'm not getting old. I'm getting better.

— Shirley Bassey

I'm a virgin and I brought up all my children to be the same.

— Shirley Bassey

It's hard for a man to live with a successful woman - they seem to resent you so much. Very few men are generous…

— Shirley Bassey

Diamonds never leave you... men do!

— Shirley Bassey

I'm too busy putting my energies into my performance to be a diva.

— Shirley Bassey

You should never say "never."

— Shirley Bassey

When I started singing, I couldn't be shut up.

— Shirley Bassey

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…

— Shirley Bassey

You don't get older, you get better.

— Shirley Bassey

I learned by standing in the wings and watching established acts on stage.

— Shirley Bassey

I hate it when people come up to me when I'm eating.

— Shirley Bassey