But today, I feel the genuine warmth, the affection, and although I may joke about it, I am touched.

In many ways, that affection is the real reward for 56 years in the business. Although the money ain't exactly bad either.

Actually, I would love to make a music video. Maybe it would finally put to rest those persistent rumours that have followed me throughout my career - particularly when I was on camera performing - that I had died.

The business has changed greatly since my day.

That I can't relate to today's music or morals doesn't make either necessarily bad. Just different. I leave the judgements to others.

We also own a little boat and I'm like a kid with it. I take off early in the morning, fishing rod in tow, and just drift about the ocean all day.

My only regret in life is that I didn't spend as much time with my kids as I now wish I had.