My first professional job was actually at a place called Opryland USA, which no longer exists, but I've been performing since I was a kid.

When I go to Florida for Christmas I always take my nieces and nephews out on excursions, ... I become like a big kid again. We go on all the big rides at the theme parks or I stick them in go-karts where their feet can't quite reach the pedals. I think that if you can continue to have the child at heart you may grow old physically but you will stay young mentally.

For some reason I seem to be a massive hit with middle-aged women. I seriously don't know what it is.

If you put a label on yourself, people will pigeonhole you.

I've always thought people would find a lot more pleasure in their routines if they burst into song at significant moments.

I'm lively when I perform and I always put everything into a show, but when I get home I love lying down in front of the TV and relaxing.

I have a real passion for driving. Earlier on in my life I wanted to be a race car driver. But I don't pay an extortionate amount of money for cars. I'm pretty frugal.