Diamonds never leave you... men do!

— Shirley Bassey

I think men are afraid to be with a successful woman, because we are terribly strong, we know what we want, and we are not fragile enough.

— Shirley Bassey

It's hard for a man to live with a successful woman - they seem to resent you so much. Very few men are generous enough to accept success in their women.

— Shirley Bassey

No wedding bells for me anymore. I've been happily married to my profession for years.

— Shirley Bassey

When you live in a safe place like Monte Carlo, you can walk home at any time of the night, and you don't have to worry. I don't feel at risk there. If I drive myself, I can leave the car doors unlocked.

— Shirley Bassey

You don't get older, you get better.

— Shirley Bassey