34 Quotes by Shirley Bassey

I decided to retire from show business at the age of 17, because I didn't like it a bit.

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

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

You want success, and then when you do get it, you don't want it because of the attention.

When you live in a safe place like Monte Carlo, you can walk home at any time of the night and you don't have to worry. I don't feel at risk there. If I drive myself, I can leave the car doors unlocked.

I'd like to run away from you, but if you didn't come and find me, I would die...

Who would have thought a little girl from Tiger Bay would one day become a Dame?

I love him because he is Welsh and stylish...and because he gave me these shoes.

You don't get older, you get better.