Bruce Forsyth Quotes

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• Did you write the words, or the lyrics?
• I met my darling wife Wilnelia in 1980 when we were on the judging panel for the Miss World contest at the Royal Albert Hall.…
• I'm the leader of the pack, which makes me such a lucky Jack, for openers, here's a pair of cuties, here's my darling dealing beauties.
• It could still be a good night if you play your cards right.
• Some people hate the sight of me as soon as they see me on television. They loathe the look of me, and I accept that…
• I hate the term 'arm candy.' But, look, a woman's figure is a beautiful thing, and if she has shapely legs, then she should show…
• People think I am the crazy person on stage, but I know how to relax.
• On stage, I think I'm 35. Working takes over my whole body and I become a younger man - that's why I won't stop.
• There are enough tears in any child's life; we certainly don't need to add to them in the name of entertainment.
• My biggest regret is that my mother didn't see me walk on to that London Palladium stage, being the star she always wanted me to…
• Not working is bad for you. It is my drug, it gives me a high; most performers will tell you that. And there is nothing…
• When you've been brought up in variety, I think timing is always important in your life. If I'm ever late for anything, whether it's personal…
• People think I rush around all day long like a raving lunatic. I'm much more relaxed than that.
• When a performer doesn't get nervous, that is when you have to give up.
• All kids love to get dirty, but if I wandered into the garage, my father would say: 'Son, you're not going to have filthy hands…
• Lots of people come up to me and call me Sir Bruce now. Interviewers call me Sir with every question, but I never make a…
• Once you've experienced the warmth of an audience, the achievement of getting your first laugh, and entertaining them, singing or playing piano, it just keeps…
• Little did I know that there's nothing more competitive in the world than a professional ballroom dancer. They are as competitive as Olympic athletes.
• I do lead a careful diet, I don't overeat, I have fruit and vegetables every day and I drink a lot of water. And my…
• That Mick Jagger, I feel sorry for him. After all these years he still can't get no satisfaction.

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