I’m always happiest when I’m with my family.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
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Tony Christie
b. 1944
Born in South Yorkshire, Tony Christie, 80, found fame in the 1970s with songs such as (Is This the Way to) Amarillo. In 1976, he sang the role of Magaldi for the Evita album. He collaborated with All Seeing I in the late 90s and had a hit with Walk Like a Panther. In 2002, Peter Kay used Amarillo on his TV show Phoenix Nights, which led to a resurgence in the song’s popularity. In 2021, Christie was diagnosed with dementia. This year he is touring and his album We Still Shine is out on 16 February. He is married with three children and lives in Staffordshire.
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I don’t have a great fear of anything. I look at things with positive eyes.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
King Charles III, because he’s working hard to save our planet.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
Around 1972, I bought a Rolls-Royce to treat myself after finally achieving success. The year before, I had three hits: Las Vegas, I Did What I Did for Maria and Amarillo.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
Loving, considerate and loyal.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
Forgetting the wonderful memories I have got from throughout my life. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with dementia.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
My wife and I were meant to meet Frank Sinatra before he went on stage in Hamburg. But there was a taxi-drivers’ strike and we were too late.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
Nothing – I’ve got some great tablets!
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2024 source ↗
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