CLIFF RICHARD, THE LADY AND ONE DIRECTION
In his most revealing interview published to date, Sir Cliff Richard speaks exclusively to The Lady about drugs, fatherhood, a longing to return to movies and how he will always have a soft spot for a film that celebrates it’s 50th birthday this month - Summer Holiday…
'Growing up in the 50s, the world was a very different place,' says Sir Cliff. 'Drugs weren’t as commonplace as they are now, but they were still around I just didn't know what they were and now when I think back I realise that the smell backstage wasn't HERBAL cigarettes! After ten years in that environment, I started to think ‘Is this how I’m going to end up?’ and I certainly didn’t want anything to cut my life short. I was having a fantastic time performing. I’d have been devastated if anything had stopped me living my dream,
Sir Cliff Richard also reveals his admiration for the band One Direction.
‘It was fascinating watching the 'fast' rise to fame of One Direction. For quite a while I didn't hear their music. Of course I may have heard something on the radio, but all too often nobody tells you what you have just listened to!
'There's been many a time when I would have bought a record, but didn't know who or what to ask for. I've heard One Direction now, and think that … .each one of them has a terrific voice, so if they ever decide to do a duet I'm available but not 'cheap'
'Growing up in the 50s, the world was a very different place,' says Sir Cliff. 'Drugs weren’t as commonplace as they are now, but they were still around I just didn't know what they were and now when I think back I realise that the smell backstage wasn't HERBAL cigarettes! After ten years in that environment, I started to think ‘Is this how I’m going to end up?’ and I certainly didn’t want anything to cut my life short. I was having a fantastic time performing. I’d have been devastated if anything had stopped me living my dream,
Sir Cliff Richard also reveals his admiration for the band One Direction.
‘It was fascinating watching the 'fast' rise to fame of One Direction. For quite a while I didn't hear their music. Of course I may have heard something on the radio, but all too often nobody tells you what you have just listened to!
'There's been many a time when I would have bought a record, but didn't know who or what to ask for. I've heard One Direction now, and think that … .each one of them has a terrific voice, so if they ever decide to do a duet I'm available but not 'cheap'
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