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He
ponders other aspects of his beliefs. “A couple of years ago I
would have said I was a pacifist but when I think of
the New York terrorist tragedy and listen to those who oppose
military action I wait for answers as to what we should do, but
frustratingly they do not give a practical one. Governments and
the good of all faiths should join in common union at this
precarious time and work together and rid the world of terrorism.”
Away
from the stage Cliff Richard enjoys reading vampire novels and he
“loves” the film Bram Stoker’s Dracula. His ideal
“summer holiday” is to escape to his farm in Portugal, “where
privacy is assured”. He describes his favourite destination as a
country with “Third World appeal but with all the mod cons”. As
a tennis fanatic he heads the Cliff Richard Tennis Foundation. Its
aim is to teach children from all backgrounds the game, and the
pro/celebrity matches that raise money for the programme are hugely
popular. Another charity that he dedicates himself to is Tearfund.
“One
afternoon I was recording at Wimbledon and the next day I was in a
Ugandan village where 80 percent of the locals were suffering from
Aids. It certainly brings you down to earth". He
says
But
for now Cliff Richard is again preparing for an assault on the
charts, he faces tough competition for the coveted Christmas number
one single. But the artist who has claimed the top spot
without airplay may have another trick up his sleeve. The new
cover album contains special interpretations of some of Cliff's
favourite songs.
"I
guarantee people will be singing my version in years to come.
Wait until they hear what I have done in Elvis's All Shook Up".
It certain has the sound of a man at peace, who is enjoying himself.
And as Somewhere
Over The Rainbow/What A wonderful World
is released he will know that this time one of the opposition has
fallen from grace and that ginger is not a colour of the rainbow.
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