Charlotte Church Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

Anything that is a good film, a good script - that's all I'm really interested in.

I can't stand Bob Dylan.

I did that dance single as a one-off. It was a fun song - I really wanted to do it. But I have no idea what direction I am going in.

I know bugger all about golf.

I love singing - singing is what I'm famous for doing. Now it's turned into things I am famous for doing - like having rows with my mum or about my boyfriend, so it does get irritating.

I would like to do a path of my own. I wouldn't say Madonna because she has done mad things I wouldn't want to copy.

I would quite like to do a different accent or play something so different from myself because Olivia, the character I play in this film, is similar to me.

I'm curvy and wholesome.

I'm just experimenting with every different type of music you can imagine and seeing where my voice lies and what sounds best. I think when I do finally do the album it will be very eclectic - just loads of different stuff on it. That's what I am hoping.

If anyone in America says "I am thinking of going to Ireland", I'm like, "No - Ireland's nowhere near as good as Cardiff - you should see it when the daffodils are out."

It was quite natural - the first day I got to the set I was really nervous, but I loved the whole experience.

It was quite strange, because it's quite different from singing, although it's quite natural because you're used to performing or acting on stage.

My family still get really upset - my nan said, "I'm writing a letter to the editor" but I'm like, "Nan, don't worry".

Since I was 12 or 13, I have been taking movie meetings finding a project right for me because I wanted to try it. Craig gave us the script - it was set in Wales, it is really British humour. I just loved it.

The cast and the crew made me feel really welcome. Towards the end it just got better and better.

There are some truths to some of the stories, but a lot of it isn't - you just have got to let it go.

They never were planning to be here. All my family are going to London because they wanted to go to the big one. There was never any showdown - there wouldn't be.

They used to but not any more. You kind of get used to it - you accept it is part of your job - if you're famous and you want this life, you have got to accept this part of it as well.

When I try to get work in the US all they say is that I need to lose weight - but I bet they never said that to Mae West.

You hardly have to do anything when you're acting. You have to be really subtle, and that is the best way to do it.

Me? An angel! Just ask my mum about that!

Trivia

Signed an autobiography deal worth 800,000 pounds. Also made 300,000 pounds for doing the Ford car ad for which she also became popular for singing its anthem entitled "Just Wave Hello." The track is included in her self-titled second album.

Celebrated her 15th birthday during the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards, where the audience sang "Happy Birthday" to her. She returned the favor by doing an impromptu song number for them.

At 14, ranked 2nd among UK showbiz celebrities under 30 years old in gross income earned in the year 2000 with 6,500,000 pounds and 19th overall among all UK celebrities.

Her official fan site (www.charlottechurchfans.com) was launched on the day she celebrated her 14th birthday.

Sang the soaring soprano vocals on the A Beautiful Mind (2001) soundtrack.

Although she had already earned a total of 10,000,000 pounds, her mother used to give her only 50 pounds for a monthly allowance.

Attended school at Howells, which is an exclusive girl's school.

Her favorite pop stars include Natalie Imbruglia, The Corrs, 'Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs' and Catatonia.

Her greatest ambition is to sing the lead part in Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini at La Scala in Milan and get a standing ovation.

Louise Ryan is her singing coach.

Has given wildly applauded performances before Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, former US President Bill Clinton, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Pope John Paul II.

Her Voice of an Angel went double platinum in the UK and gold in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.

Her stepfather, her mother's second husband, James Church, adopted her as his daughter on October 1999, the year her second, self-titled album was released.

She and Amanda Dunbar became friends when they both appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986).

Is referred to in the press as an "opera star", yet has never sung in any opera performances.

Admitted to once buying a dress for $ 7,000 US (? 4,260 UK)

Sings soprano.

In May 2000 was named Artist of the Year at the first annual Classical BRIT Awards

At 12 she was the youngest person at no. 1 in the classical charts with the release of her album, Voice of an Angel.

Has a half-brother.

Younger step-sister of Elisha and Andrew Church

Has a younger half-brother, Luke Reed

Winner of the 2002 "Rear of the Year" Award, given by the British press to the person with the best posterior.

Released first pop album in the UK, entitled 'Tissues and Issues',on July 11, 2005

Was given a puppy for her 20th birthday by boyfriend Gavin Henson. She has named the dog "Tina".

Was considered for the role of Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera (2004).

Sings soprano, although her actual vocal range is mezzo-soprano.

Started singing at age three.

Announced on 1 March 2007 (St. David's Day), that she is expecting a child with her Welsh Rugby star boyfriend Gavin Henson. The baby is due September, 2007. *