31 Quotes by Jane McDonald

But it's funny, I really was quite introverted as a child. I just liked music, so mum and dad bought me a piano when I was seven - I actually got up to Grade Seven at the London College of Music on piano.

I had the working class ethic. I wanted to make a living and there weren't many opportunities for an opera singer in Yorkshire, so I went onto the club circuit.

When you're younger you've got all these hang-ups, but when you get to your 50s you just have a good time.

You never ever expect to win a Bafta. It's unreachable for people like me.

Cruising' is feel good TV.

I spend six months of the year on cruises. Travelling the world with your mates, it's such good fun and I hope that comes across.

Trying to work out my schedule is hard but I'm lucky I have two great teams who take care of it all.

I did 100 concerts in 2010 and I had a bit of a burn out at the end of the year. I was absolutely exhausted and didn't want to do it any more.

Oh, I think everyone knows I like to party.