Kim Wilde Quotes

21 quotations by Kim Wilde

You need a bit more to be a pop star than just a good voice.

When I was 15, I was naive, looked like a grey mouse and felt second choice.

There was a lot to be said for the situation that existed in the old days, when a singer's writing partner stayed in the background.

The record company really pissed me off when they told me to lose weight. I couldn't be bothered with looking a certain way. So I left the business. I don't regret it.

That's the way I like pop music to be: write a good song, sing it, and get on with the next before there's time to think about it too much.

Real talent will get through whatever the obstacles.

Performing, I can take it or leave it. Horticulture is far more challenging. I'm absolutely fascinated by it.

My tears of love are a waste of time if I turn away.

My parents have a wonderful marriage, for many years. But I can't commit myself for such a long time.

My life is so full of surprises, nothing surprises me any more.

I was very, very fortunate. I knew that. I've always known that.

I want to conquer the world and it seems like my own family is putting a stop to that.

I still tune in to the radio and listen to pop music and enjoy it as much as I ever have.

I signed up for the musical Tommy in the West End, where I met my husband.

I have dark brown hair. I've also got a very stern look, and with that colour I would look very gloomy. Blonde looked a lot fresher.

I got to show off in front of my husband, who married me as I was stepping out of the business, so he had no idea that I could strut my stuff on the stage.

I don't take myself seriously any more. Sometimes I just garden in my knickers and platform shoes.

I do know what my family has done for me, but they do need to give me some space to let me be myself. There would be some things I would handle differently.

I didn't spend much time in America, which probably was a mistake. To someone else, having a number one in America would be enough to get them touring.

Dad is my best mate and I can tell Mum absolutely anything. I really appreciate Mum and Dad. Why are we so close? Young parents, I think. The rock business keeps their minds young.

Careers don't seem to be built up in the same way as they were in the 80s.