Engelbert Humperdinck Quotes

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Engelbert Humperdinck

Profession : Musician

Birth : May 2, 1936

'Driving Home For Christmas' is just a great Christmas song because people are in their cars and driving home.

Engelbert Humperdinck

I try to keep myself young as possible. I vow to never let my hair go grey.

Engelbert Humperdinck

When I'm performing, sometimes a lyric will touch on my personal life, and it can be difficult to sing. For instance, when I sing 'How I Love You,' I'll choke up.

Engelbert Humperdinck

I hate holding grudges.

Engelbert Humperdinck

I was very unsure of myself when I was young and an ugly little beggar with protruding teeth, so I used to lie on them at night to try to straighten them.

Engelbert Humperdinck

The best feeling I get is when I walk on stage.

Engelbert Humperdinck

I never wanted to be a movie star because it takes up too much of your time. I prefer the style of touring and making new music.

Engelbert Humperdinck

I always feel discontent, like there's somewhere else to go, somewhere else to be. I'm a very ambitious person.

Engelbert Humperdinck

As long as I can make albums, I will.

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If I'm off the road, I get itchy feet. It's my work, my job.

Engelbert Humperdinck

There was a time I'd do 300 shows a year.

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I've always loved romantic songs.

Engelbert Humperdinck

The vocal chords are like most other muscles that need to be worked out.

Engelbert Humperdinck

I thing Ed Sheeran is fantastic.

Engelbert Humperdinck

I still get nervous before every performance.

Engelbert Humperdinck

The man who became a big influence in my life was Dean Martin. He started my career in Las Vegas. When I came to Las Vegas, he put his name on the marquee: 'Dean Martin presents Engelbert Humperdinck.' And I'm the only one he ever did that for.

Engelbert Humperdinck

At seventeen years old, I found out I could sing, and I got up and sang in a club, and I got a big hand, and I thought, 'I'm gonna continue this.' So that's how it all began.

Engelbert Humperdinck

Eventually, when I recorded 'Release Me,' it sort of stamped my style, and I've followed in that vein ever since.

Engelbert Humperdinck

I'm a TV buff. I watch television.

Engelbert Humperdinck

I really enjoy what I do. And if you want a lasting career, you have to work at it. Keep it current. Keep it fresh.

Engelbert Humperdinck