Cilla Black

I wouldn't mind being a talent show judge if it didn't run for too long.

I helped make the Sixties swing, and I'm very proud of that.

I never liked miming.

It was an unknown thing, a lot of people had very bad trips and I like to be in control.

The difference with me is that I did inhale.

I did smoke a joint once but I did not enjoy it.

I am falling apart. My hand is falling apart. I can't shake hands. I had arthritis, and I had an operation for it.

I love cookery programmes.

I love books and the latest autobiographies. I'm a Gemini and love being with people, but then again, I love my own company, which is when I read most.

It's no fun getting older. I might be wearing beautiful diamond earrings, but they can't take away the pain of losing my hearing.

It's hard to watch your life unfold, and sad. Life changes.

You couldn't give me any more confidence than when I was on T.V. because I was in control, but I wasn't in control in my private life.