Quotes from Colm Wilkinson

'Bloodless' reminded me a bit of 'Les Miserables' when it first came out.

When you're getting on plans and traveling all over the place, it can be very hard to keep yourself healthy and avoid catching a cold.

As a journeyman singer, I have to go to where the work is.

I absolutely had a dream of doing 'Man of La Mancha' one day; that's a long time ago.

As I tell my children, the first thing is always health. Get sleep, don't party, don't do drugs or drink. If your body is right, then you will be right, and if your body is wrong, you will be wrong. Live like a Buddhist monk!

I don't keep a lot of memorabilia around.

You have to learn how to read contracts, how to position yourself, and about marketing. That is why you find the most successful artists are the ones who can mix creativity with business.

I grew up in a very musical family, but music was not encouraged as a career. It was a hobby.

I wouldn't impress my opinions on anyone.

Have you seen the Broadway version of 'The Lion King?' Go and see it. That's where the future of musical is.

There's nothing like being in front of a live audience and getting that vibe from them, and I love people to join in the singing, and I love people to clap their hands.

Tom Hooper did an amazing job in capturing the feel of Victor Hugo's book. I thought some of the performances were incredible. I thought the Bishop would be a nice part to play, and they all made such a fuss of me being there.

You see some people on stage today, and they have these huge ear monitors.

My mom was sort of involved in amateur dramatics like Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, and played the violin. My dad played banjo and piano and sang as well, so there was all this music in my childhood.

There have been lots of attempts to make a movie of 'Les Miserables' over the years.