“Our family didn't have a lot of money, so my brother, parents and I sp...” — Vera Lynn Quote

Our family didn't have a lot of money, so my brother, parents and I spent our holidays at Southend-on-Sea.

You've got to be nice to people when you're on your way up, because you never know who you are going to meet on the way down.

I think people looked at me as one of them - an ordinary girl from an ordinary family with a voice they could recognise.

We have always been told not to open the door to strangers, especially because of the terrible things that could happen these days. I never have, unless they are expected and are friends or family.

Mum worked for a London dressmaker before she married. When she was forced to give up work after her marriage, she carried on dressmaking for people at home.

I tend to spend money on holidays for my family.

I love holidays. Even the worst experience is worth having.

My holidays are very important. Mind you, I take a very long one every year.

I'm over beach-based 'do-nothing' type holidays now.

Around the holidays, reach out to people you don't get to see to let them know you're thinking about them.