Kim Wilde Quotes

Real talent will get through whatever the obstacles.

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

Being blonde now doesn't mean Marilyn Monroe vulnerability. Blonde in the Eighties means being in control.

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

Don't let your dreams escape / The future's ours to shape

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.

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

You're full of insecurities in your 20s - most of the time your heart's being broken, you're having a difficult time finding out who the hell you are, and I was trying to do that in the full glare of the public.

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

I don't mind being laughed at: that's something I really don't mind, and I think that's kept me sane. My ability to laugh at myself and allow others to laugh at me has been my saving grace.

My father has taught me all the tricks of the boys at an early age, which has made me very careful.

My whole career was launched in such sort of poptastic style with 'Kids In America', and I liked - and like - being poptastic. Songs big on melody, high on energy, lots of attitude... what's wrong with that?

You can spend your life competing in a world that talks too loud / You can lose your own direction getting lost among the crowd / Confusion - is it any wonder that the road ahead's not clear / Well you can try too hard to find it now I realise it's here

Sex does not exist for me at all. I haven't had a boyfriend for a long time. There were only three or four in my life up until now anyway.

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.

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

In the day I can smile though I wanna die / Hold on, hold on / I can keep it together for a little while / and be strong, so strong / But when the sun goes down and I'm all alone / I haven't the strength to fight / That's when my tears give in to the night

There is sadness and confusion in our hearts / And the world prepares to fight / as it tears itself apart, it isn't fair

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

I think that not being loved by your parents or not having a brother or not being liked at school or even wearing glasses can be a lot worse than having a famous father.

Is our time up and on to the next fire / Got my fingers burnt and cut into the wire.

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

And while we destroy / Our children will grow / Not missing the things they'll never know / A crime against them / Against you and me / A crime against all humanity

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.

When you're together with someone for some time, you will automatically depend on them as if they were a crutch. And then it ends.