I'M INVOLVED in every aspect of Time Bomb, my new skincare range. It's something that came out of necessity, really. I always wanted to take care of my appearance. When I was a teenager I had spots, and was always being photographed, so I wore lots of make-up. But when I saw the signs of ageing I suddenly wanted to know everything I could about skincare. I've bought every product on the market, worked with great chemists and consulted the top people around the world. I used to drive my doctor crazy by calling him about obscure natural oils I'd read articles about.
Lulu Photo courtesy: last.fm / July 19, 2009
Working with charities feels like a gift. Most recently, when I did some work with the Marie Curie Big Build Appeal, it was in Springburn, Glasgow, so it was doing something for my home. I'm also involved with Elton John's AIDS Foundation - I'm always there to support Elton. I don't know anyone apart from Bill Gates who gives more money and effort to that cause.
To young singers who are in a similar position to where I was in my adolescence, I would say try to keep it real. Don't let it go to your head. I managed to do it sometimes. Take the good with the bad ... And don't do drugs.
I really enjoyed guest-presenting The Hour, STV's magazine show, recently. Stephen Jardine is a joy to work with. I learned from him. It was a real contrast to the television presenting I did in my youth, which was mainly music, dance and comedy. I'm more experienced now.
One of the guests on the Hour said "if you believe you can do something, don't let anyone tell you otherwise". Very true - I loved it when she said that.
Impatience is probably my worst characteristic, but I think I'm much more patient than I used to be. My best quality is that I'm resilient.
Sugar is my guilty pleasure. I think we Glaswegians like sweet things too much. But I've never had a deep fried Mars bar - I don't fancy it.
I'm 60, so I have my aches and pains, and I have a knee irritation from running on concrete for too long. I exercise and I eat healthily, and I think being conscious of looking after yourself is important. Both body and mind need attention. Getting older isn't easy. I see a difference, but I still want to do as much as I can.
Sometimes it's the stupidest things that make you laugh. I make myself laugh, because I'm so daft. At rehearsals, I was reading an autocue and it said "sing". So I said "sing", before realising it was a prompt for me to sing. It's important to laugh at yourself.
I have moved on to other books recently, but Barack Obama's book Dreams From My Father was wonderful. The story of his life and how he coped with difficulties and achieved what he did is inspiring.
Everything David Lean did was great, particularly Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence Of Arabia. He's not appreciated enough.
Right now, I like the Noisettes. I think Rihanna and Beyonce are fantastic. And of course I have to mention a fantastic Scot, Paolo Nutini. I just love music, the more soulful the better. I thought it was fantastic that Take That reformed - I mean, who could believe it?
The most treasured things in my life are my health and my son.
If I could change one thing about the world It's difficult to say because it's never just one thing, is it? But it would be nice if we could stop warring. If every country could stand united and try to solve problems, rather than create them. It goes back to the 60s - "all you need is love".
My life has been full of surprises, and continues to be. I'm pretty blessed. [rc]
Related Links
www.luluofficial.com
©2009 newsquest (sunday herald) limited.
August 9, 2009
UK: I'm 60, so I have my aches and pains, but I'm pretty blessed, says Lulu
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GLASGOW, Scotland / The Sunday Herald / Interview / August 9, 2009
A piece of my mind ...
Lulu, singer
Interview by Sean Bell
I'M INVOLVED in every aspect of Time Bomb, my new skincare range. It's something that came out of necessity, really. I always wanted to take care of my appearance. When I was a teenager I had spots, and was always being photographed, so I wore lots of make-up. But when I saw the signs of ageing I suddenly wanted to know everything I could about skincare. I've bought every product on the market, worked with great chemists and consulted the top people around the world. I used to drive my doctor crazy by calling him about obscure natural oils I'd read articles about.
Lulu Photo courtesy: last.fm / July 19, 2009
Working with charities feels like a gift. Most recently, when I did some work with the Marie Curie Big Build Appeal, it was in Springburn, Glasgow, so it was doing something for my home. I'm also involved with Elton John's AIDS Foundation - I'm always there to support Elton. I don't know anyone apart from Bill Gates who gives more money and effort to that cause.
To young singers who are in a similar position to where I was in my adolescence, I would say try to keep it real. Don't let it go to your head. I managed to do it sometimes. Take the good with the bad ... And don't do drugs.
I really enjoyed guest-presenting The Hour, STV's magazine show, recently. Stephen Jardine is a joy to work with. I learned from him. It was a real contrast to the television presenting I did in my youth, which was mainly music, dance and comedy. I'm more experienced now.
One of the guests on the Hour said "if you believe you can do something, don't let anyone tell you otherwise". Very true - I loved it when she said that.
Impatience is probably my worst characteristic, but I think I'm much more patient than I used to be. My best quality is that I'm resilient.
Sugar is my guilty pleasure. I think we Glaswegians like sweet things too much. But I've never had a deep fried Mars bar - I don't fancy it.
I'm 60, so I have my aches and pains, and I have a knee irritation from running on concrete for too long. I exercise and I eat healthily, and I think being conscious of looking after yourself is important. Both body and mind need attention. Getting older isn't easy. I see a difference, but I still want to do as much as I can.
Sometimes it's the stupidest things that make you laugh. I make myself laugh, because I'm so daft. At rehearsals, I was reading an autocue and it said "sing". So I said "sing", before realising it was a prompt for me to sing. It's important to laugh at yourself.
I have moved on to other books recently, but Barack Obama's book Dreams From My Father was wonderful. The story of his life and how he coped with difficulties and achieved what he did is inspiring.
Everything David Lean did was great, particularly Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence Of Arabia. He's not appreciated enough.
Right now, I like the Noisettes. I think Rihanna and Beyonce are fantastic. And of course I have to mention a fantastic Scot, Paolo Nutini. I just love music, the more soulful the better. I thought it was fantastic that Take That reformed - I mean, who could believe it?
The most treasured things in my life are my health and my son.
If I could change one thing about the world It's difficult to say because it's never just one thing, is it? But it would be nice if we could stop warring. If every country could stand united and try to solve problems, rather than create them. It goes back to the 60s - "all you need is love".
My life has been full of surprises, and continues to be. I'm pretty blessed. [rc]
Related Links
www.luluofficial.com
©2009 newsquest (sunday herald) limited.
I'M INVOLVED in every aspect of Time Bomb, my new skincare range. It's something that came out of necessity, really. I always wanted to take care of my appearance. When I was a teenager I had spots, and was always being photographed, so I wore lots of make-up. But when I saw the signs of ageing I suddenly wanted to know everything I could about skincare. I've bought every product on the market, worked with great chemists and consulted the top people around the world. I used to drive my doctor crazy by calling him about obscure natural oils I'd read articles about.
Lulu Photo courtesy: last.fm / July 19, 2009
Working with charities feels like a gift. Most recently, when I did some work with the Marie Curie Big Build Appeal, it was in Springburn, Glasgow, so it was doing something for my home. I'm also involved with Elton John's AIDS Foundation - I'm always there to support Elton. I don't know anyone apart from Bill Gates who gives more money and effort to that cause.
To young singers who are in a similar position to where I was in my adolescence, I would say try to keep it real. Don't let it go to your head. I managed to do it sometimes. Take the good with the bad ... And don't do drugs.
I really enjoyed guest-presenting The Hour, STV's magazine show, recently. Stephen Jardine is a joy to work with. I learned from him. It was a real contrast to the television presenting I did in my youth, which was mainly music, dance and comedy. I'm more experienced now.
One of the guests on the Hour said "if you believe you can do something, don't let anyone tell you otherwise". Very true - I loved it when she said that.
Impatience is probably my worst characteristic, but I think I'm much more patient than I used to be. My best quality is that I'm resilient.
Sugar is my guilty pleasure. I think we Glaswegians like sweet things too much. But I've never had a deep fried Mars bar - I don't fancy it.
I'm 60, so I have my aches and pains, and I have a knee irritation from running on concrete for too long. I exercise and I eat healthily, and I think being conscious of looking after yourself is important. Both body and mind need attention. Getting older isn't easy. I see a difference, but I still want to do as much as I can.
Sometimes it's the stupidest things that make you laugh. I make myself laugh, because I'm so daft. At rehearsals, I was reading an autocue and it said "sing". So I said "sing", before realising it was a prompt for me to sing. It's important to laugh at yourself.
I have moved on to other books recently, but Barack Obama's book Dreams From My Father was wonderful. The story of his life and how he coped with difficulties and achieved what he did is inspiring.
Everything David Lean did was great, particularly Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence Of Arabia. He's not appreciated enough.
Right now, I like the Noisettes. I think Rihanna and Beyonce are fantastic. And of course I have to mention a fantastic Scot, Paolo Nutini. I just love music, the more soulful the better. I thought it was fantastic that Take That reformed - I mean, who could believe it?
The most treasured things in my life are my health and my son.
If I could change one thing about the world It's difficult to say because it's never just one thing, is it? But it would be nice if we could stop warring. If every country could stand united and try to solve problems, rather than create them. It goes back to the 60s - "all you need is love".
My life has been full of surprises, and continues to be. I'm pretty blessed. [rc]
Related Links
www.luluofficial.com
©2009 newsquest (sunday herald) limited.
