Anthony Newley
Anthony Newley
Anthony Newley was an English actor, singer and songwriter. Newley achieved success as a performer in such diverse fields as rock and roll and stage and screen acting. As a recording artist he enjoyed a dozen Top 40 entries on the UK Singles Chart between 1959 and 1962, including two number one hits. With songwriting partner Leslie Bricusse, Newley penned "Feeling Good", which was popularised by Nina Simone and covered by many other popular artists; as well as the title...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionStage Actor
Date of Birth24 September 1931
I've enjoyed appearing in Atlantic City. East Coast audiences are a bit brighter than Las Vegas audiences. I think most entertainers will tell you the same thing. The East Coast audiences are more perceptive - especially when it comes to a performer with a theatrical background.
I sleep till one, and I'm always surprised when someone in blue rinse on a talk show says, 'You're a genius, Mr. Newley, you do so many things.' Tony Newley never realized his potential, did the things he should have done.
I'm not a trained musician or singer, but I can turn out a song.
It's rather nice to think that a song such as 'What Kind of Fool Am I?' is a standard that will be around for many, many years.
To the unwashed public, Joan Collins is a star. But to those who know her, she's a commodity who would sell her own bowel movement.