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" We need to be adopted by God through Jesus - that was what happened to me, and that's what changed my life so that now, I can see that my career can be part of a calling. "

Cliff Richard

My Life

Life

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Cliff Richard

Career

America

" When you're out there with thousands of people it's probably better to have a bigger show to look at, and it turned out really well and they videoed it for me. "

" And, of course, Barbados is the other place where I like to be. "

" We need to pray and read the Bible every day, and regardless of whatever else happens to you, that tends to keep you close to Him, because you are constantly in touch through His Word. "

" I don't mean that if you're a Christian, walking close to God, you will immediately gain celebrity. you may fail as an artist, because you may not have what the public want at that time, and you have to be prepared for that. "

" The only advice I would give Christians entering the world of arts: give yourself a period of time, maybe three or four years. If you haven't made it in your chosen art form, dump it. "

" I can say I have become far more open about what I believe. "

" Our industry is full of all sorts of eccentricities and one of them is owning property. "

" When you use music to worship you are not attempting to entertain. "

" The more I read my Bible the more I veered away from the Jehovah's Witnesses. "

Cliff Richard

Bible

Away

" I involve myself in an organisation called Tear Fund. "

" About two months ago I finished a gospel tour. "

" I'm very grateful because my fans are very loyal. "

" Financial support is one thing, but I always think what becomes really sacrificial is your time. "

" But Jesus changes your attitude towards yourself and towards other people. "

" It's the business I'm in, I can't say that signing things is the favourite part of my career but you know that it has to be done and that there is no pain involved. "

" The thrill of hearing your own voice recorded is still there, I still love it, going into the studio and thinking how can I sing this song and between the producers and the musicians you find a way of doing it. "

" I realised that God has placed Christians everywhere, to support each other, to support the needy in those areas, and that is the thing that I find is a great plus. "

" If you can play guitar and sing, you can probably get a gig down the road playing at a restaurant, but don't throw your life away chasing something that is so elusive it will only lead you to regret and may turn you bitter. "

" But if you have a solid walk with the Lord, then you won't fear that failure. "

" But Portugal has a peaceful feel about it. I sit on the terrace overlooking the vineyard there and I feel cut off from the world. You need that sort of thing. "

" It's important to put all I have into my career. "

" If I'm going to represent God I have to do it the best I can. "

" I have tried to have a regular daily intake from my Bible, regardless of how late it is. "

" When I use music on stage, the prime directive is to entertain the public, so it is different. "

" When I became a Christian my confidence grew. "

" I have a group of people, about 40, in a local church in Surrey in England, who pray for me regularly. "

Cliff Richard

People

Group

" It is important to have a circle of Christians friends, which I do have. "

" But, of course, one relies on the everyday people who just simply like your music, for whom you may not be a hobby but they enjoy being in your presence at a concert. "