Quotes from Engelbert Humperdinck

I have represented romance all my life. Some have called me the 'King of Romance.'

When I first started singing, I didn't know which direction to take - I sang rock & roll and all kinds of things.

The job of an artist is to entertain and not get involved with politics. We give the people in the countries we are visiting a good show - that's the purpose of an entertainer.

The vocal chords are like most other muscles that need to be worked out.

I don't have the slightest idea of how to do vocal exercises or scales or anything like that, but I did always know to breath properly from the stomach. I'm a pop singer and never really felt I needed more.

I think it's important to have a sense of humor. You have to be able to laugh at yourself.

A man can be as sexy as he wants to be.

I am a balladeer. People fall in love to ballads, and that is what makes the world go round.

I've always believed applause is food for an artist.

I am not a circus performer.

I don't ever want to think my time is up as a performer. I have been afforded the opportunity to sell 150 million albums, to travel to places I never thought I would go. I'm going to keep on performing. I hope it never ends.

I learned a lot from Elvis. He never took his image seriously. So many performers today put their image before themselves. It can ruin them. Like Elvis, I never took my image seriously.

I try to keep myself young as possible. I vow to never let my hair go grey.

The Walker Brothers, they were a talented pair of people. I thought that Scott had a very fine voice.

My job is to entertain people and make them happy. I'm blessed to be able to do that.

I'm a TV buff. I watch television.

I've had more paternity suits than casual suits.

When I'm performing, sometimes a lyric will touch on my personal life, and it can be difficult to sing. For instance, when I sing 'How I Love You,' I'll choke up.

I always take a hot shower before I go onstage. It's so refreshing. I let the steam into my throat. That's the way I warm up my vocal cords - in the shower. I start by humming and then finally singing.

My fans have supported me in concerts around the world regardless of how well my current album was selling.

I'm in a class by myself, along with people like Rod Stewart.

When I first got successful, I was particularly aware of being immaculate at all times, so I would get on a plane in one outfit, and get off in another. It doesn't happen in today's world, but when you are met by the press at both ends, you do have to.

I play golf and ride my motorcycle - my Harley - around the hills of California.

I don't want to slow down. It's my life. I love being on the road and giving concerts.