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‘I’d like to make the movie of my life – but the real story, not some Hollywood version. I think Carey Mulligan would be perfect to play me’

definite stroll around Manhattan, then spend the afternoon in Tokyo. After an amaz- ing Japanese dinner, I’d end up in Aus- tralia, which, after 30 tours, is like a second home. In Melbourne I’d catch up with my husband Rainer and my article kids [from her first marriage] Richard, We ask a celebrity a set of devilishly 31, and Laura, 33, plus Laura’s daugh- ter Amy, 14, and her foster son Taylor, probing questions – and only accept seven. We’d stay at the Crown Hotel. The saddest time that shook your THE definitive answer. This week world… The last time I spoke to my mom. I was in England because I it’s pop legend Suzi Quatro’s turn couldn’t face being there right at the end. We talked on the phone and she died a The prized possession you value above The event that altered the course of day later. I think of her every day. all others… A small blue-and-white your life and character… When the sugar bowl and salt and pepper shaker English record pro- The unfulfilled ambition that continues set that I gave my mom Helen for ducer Mickie Most to haunt you… To make a movie of my Mother’s Day when I was seven. She offered me a contract life – but the real story, not some bull**** treasured them until she died in 1992. when I was 21. He The priority activity The misapprehension about yourself Hollywood version. I think Carey Mul- saw me perform with if you were the you wish you could erase… That I’m ligan would be perfect to play me. The biggest regret you wish you could my sisters, but only Invisible Woman intimidating. I’m kind and approachable. amend… Having an abortion when I for a day… I ’d The philosophy that underpins your wanted me. He said, The poem that touches your soul… was 18. I’m a Catholic, so it went against eavesdrop on any life… If you don’t tell your truth to ‘Stay in the US and Footprints In The Sand by Mary Ste- my beliefs, but I wouldn’t have led the of my three sisters somebody, you deny them the oppor- be the next Janis venson, about how God carries you life I have if I’d been a teenage mother. after we’ve had an tunity to tell you their truth. Joplin, or come to during the toughest times. The book that holds an everlasting reso- Britain and be the argument. We love The order of service at your funeral… I’ll nance… The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. I first Suzi Quatro.’ I’m still here! each other, but we fight. The crime you would commit knowing have a traditional service at the Catholic can find beautiful truths on every page. The piece of wisdom you would pass on you could get away with it… I’d do a church near my home in Essex, with The pet hate that makes your hackles to a child… Don’t be in too much of a bank stick-up like Bonnie and Clyde. When I Fall In Love played at the end. The temptation you wish you could rise... It drives me crazy if someone’s rush to grow up. I love my career, but I resist… A nip of brandy in the middle of not really listening when I’m talking. The song that means most to you… The way you want to be remembered… the night when I can’t sleep. It’s was in a band with my sisters at 14 and I When I Fall In Love by Nat King Cole, Honest, kind and entertaining. The film you can watch time and lost a whole chunk of my innocence. because it says what life is all about. not a good habit, but it works. The Plug… The Girl From Detroit City time again… I’ve seen Gone With The unlikely interest that engages The person who has influ- The way you would spend your fantasy box set of four CDs is out now. Suzi’s The Wind at least 100 times. your curiosity… Writing poetry. If enced you most… My 24 hours, with no travel restrictions... poetry anthology Through My Eyes is It has every emotion something bad happens, I turn it into a mom. She was my mor- I’d travel on my own so there’d be no available at suziquatro.com. n Ph you can expect to positive by writing a poem. oto al weather vane. If I compromises! The day would begin at As told to Rob McGibbon

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digs in London to tell Detroit, and later play s 1973. It was my good luck charm. I wore , s me Can The Can had poker at MotorCity h Right: Clark Gable utt and Vivien Leigh it on a necklace until I lost it in 1984.

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in Gone With The ‘You’re doing Top Of The The unending quest that drives you be at New York’s Mez- stock Wind. Above right: Pops.’ My dream had To please people. I was born to Suzi’s single Can on… zaluna restaurant, , a The Can. Far right: come true and I screamed be a performer. I still come off stage wh ich ma kes t he llst Maui, Hawaii the house down. as high as a kite after a good gig. world’s best pizza. I’d ar Next week PS... l David Mitchell on his brilliant Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston team up in rom-com Mother’s Shakespeare spoof Upstart Crow l Day – in cinemas from Friday. The Monkees’ new album Mark the Queen’s Official 90th Birthday with Tom Kerridge’s Good Times! is out now. And Martin Shaw stars in Hobson’s royal banquet l Monty Don’s guide to Mediterranean herbs Choice at London’s Vaudeville Theatre from Wednesday l PLUS Britain’s best TV guide

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