In some ways, I've always approached singing as acting, and the voice is just like a way of carrying the song.

My singing voice isn't like my speaking voice.

I really didn't want to be a singer; of course, for a six year old in England during the war, there wasn't an awful lot around.

There are definitely people who are stuck in the '60s and there are definitely people who think I am and it's just not true. I was performing for a long time before the '60s and I'll be doing exciting interesting things for along time to come.

I did have one boyfriend, from Norway, who knew nothing of my stardom. It was all hand-holding stuff, and we did share my first grown-up kiss, upon which I slapped his face.

I've always kept a low profile, and I like it that way.