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Q. Both your parents were nurses.
Were you the only performer in your family?
A. Yes. In my home environment, we listened to
records and the radio, but we didn't have any
influence in the industry. Show business was very
different then - it was a very different world
then. When I began singing for the troops, I was
considered a mascot. But the '60s opened things up
all over the world. When "Downtown" came about,
the song opened the doors to America for me.
Q. You've worked with Charlie Chaplin, Fred
Astaire, Peter O'Toole and many notable people
in the entertainment industry. Have you learned
anything interesting from your peers?
A. Of course, but you learn from everyone if you're
open to it. You meet people all the time and I think
there is so much to learn every day. I'm still learning.

Q. What can Villagers expect from
your upcoming show?
A. Well, it's really just me and my band - five
American musicians, singing all the songs they will
be expecting me to sing and all the old hits and from
"Finian's Rainbow" with Fred Astaire. I will be playing
the piano and telling a few stories. It's an evening of
me, and I would like to think that when they leave the
theater they will know me.

Petula Clark
7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11
The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center
For tickets, visit thevillagesentertainment.com.

Q. In addition to music and film, you have made
many appearances on variety, comedy and
game shows. Are there any current shows you
would enjoy appearing on today?
A. I would like to do a drama, I think - something
like "Downton Abbey." Or maybe an American drama. There are so many fantastic dramas.
Q. If you could choose a favorite song,
which would it be?
A. This is a difficult one to answer. I love so many
songs, but I would say it's probably a new one -
one you may not have heard of. All the songs I've
sung are like love affairs, so they're really exciting
when they're fresh. I still enjoy the old ones, but the
new ones give me a different feeling.
Q. What aspect of performing appeals
to you most and why?
A. It's all about communication between the audience and me. It's two-way traffic. Anyone who loves
performing will tell you that.
Q. What do you like to do when
you're not on stage?
A. I write songs and get out into nature. I love going
for walks. If I can't be in the countryside, I'll find a
park. I need to be in touch with nature and animals.
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