I was born Gaynor Hopkins, one of seven children. My mum, Elsie, and dad, Glyndwr, always said they had seven children, although my sister Paulene was stillborn. – Bonnie Tyler
When I did the video for ‘Holding Out For A Hero,’ we filmed that on top of the Grand Canyon, and that was quite frightening. I was close to the edge, and there was a helicopter hovering about, creating a lot of wind, and I was nervous I was going to fall off. – Bonnie Tyler
So many people release albums before Christmas and they get lost in the Christmas rush. – Bonnie Tyler
My mother, who died aged 82, had Alzheimer’s. Losing your memory is bad enough, but everything shuts down. You can’t remember how to eat or go to the toilet. It’s a terrible disease and so distressing to watch it take over someone you love. – Bonnie Tyler
When I was in the recording studio, I needed to concentrate on what my voice was doing, which is rather difficult if you can’t actually see what you are supposed to be singing. – Bonnie Tyler
I suppose I don’t have to work, but I do love working. I class myself as a working-class girl, and I’ve never stopped working. When I’m offered shows here, there and the other, I do an awful lot because I feel other people would love to be offered what I’m offered; who am I to say no? I’m definitely working class, and I always will be. – Bonnie Tyler
My father used to tape ‘Top of the Pops’ for me every Sunday, and I would sit in my bedroom, write down the lyrics of all of my favourite songs, and sing along. I was always singing in my bedroom with a hairbrush. – Bonnie Tyler
Fabulous place, Dublin is. The trouble is, you work hard and in Dublin you play hard as well. – Bonnie Tyler
I’m always late to bed – usually after midnight – but then I sleep for around ten hours. – Bonnie Tyler
We stay in U2’s hotel. They bought a hotel, The Clarence, a nice place and it’s in an area where everything’s happening, so many fantastic restaurants and bars and the people are so friendly. – Bonnie Tyler
I never forget the first time I was on ‘Top of the Pops’, my bass player said: ‘You’ve made it!’ I did used to think, when I was younger, that I’d be on there one day. – Bonnie Tyler
It’s really fantastic because families can come to my shows and they all like it. It’s really weird. – Bonnie Tyler
I collect traditional Aubusson tapestries that you can hang on a wall. The last lot I bought were from an antiques fair in London. – Bonnie Tyler
I would love to do a Bond song, and I could have done a Bond song: I was offered a Bond theme, but I turned it down because I didn’t like the song. But as it turned out, I was right anyway because the song was the only Bond theme that never became a hit, so I’m glad I wasn’t associated with that! – Bonnie Tyler
My mum was a wonderful mother. She died, aged 80, of Alzheimer’s disease, which was dreadful to watch. I remember she said to me: ‘Believe in yourself because no one else is going to do it for you.’ I’m sure a lot of my success is due to her words of advice. – Bonnie Tyler
Whenever I sing ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ the way people sing along with me still excites me. It’s one of the songs that audiences know all the lyrics to, and they sing along with me, and it makes me so happy. People also know my songs ‘Holding out for a Hero’ and ‘Lost in France,’ and this gives me so much joy on stage. – Bonnie Tyler
I’ve never taken drugs. My drug, I suppose, is drink. I never drink before I sing, but I do make up for it when I come off! – Bonnie Tyler
We all have a great time. And then I go to bed, get up and do it all over again. I like my life. – Bonnie Tyler
I advise wannabe singers to form a band, practise in your garage if you have to, but do as many charity or open mic shows as possible to get experience. I sang for seven years before getting a record deal, and I was already loving what I was doing. I just got lucky and got discovered. – Bonnie Tyler
When I was young, I used to wear a lot of wigs, and I was running on stage at a gig and tripped over and it fell off. It was in the 1970s, and Swansea were doing really well in the league, and most of the team were there. I almost died, but I picked it up, put it back on my head and carried on. – Bonnie Tyler
I never enjoyed making videos, even though the ‘Total Eclipse’ video was nominated for a Grammy along with the song. We lost out to the ‘Billie Jean’ video. – Bonnie Tyler
I’ve been around for such a long time. My first hit record was over 20 years ago and the people who bought my records then are married now and they probably still play these records and their children like them. – Bonnie Tyler
I do believe that God blessed me in life with a wonderful family, a successful career, and a loving marriage, and remain thankful for that blessing. – Bonnie Tyler
I know I express myself best singing love songs, and Jim Steinman gave me my rock style, which I have always wanted. I can express myself best putting a lot of emotion into singing rock songs. – Bonnie Tyler
In 1983 I’d had a number one. I’d sold 6 million copies of Total Eclipse Of The Heart all over the world. – Bonnie Tyler
I’ve been successful, but I haven’t had any unwanted attention. To be honest, I’ve never invited or courted attention. I think if you act normal, then people will treat you normally. If you go around with a big entourage all the time, you’re not staying true to yourself. – Bonnie Tyler
I’ve got my feet on the ground because I’ve got a lovely family waiting for me when I get home, even though they’re not my flesh and blood. I haven’t got children. That’s my only regret, I suppose. – Bonnie Tyler
