Kylie Minogue interview - Radio Times, December 2007

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Kylie Minogue interview - Radio Times, December 2007

Kylie Minogue and David Tennant © Darenote Ltd.

Andrew Duncan meets pop princess Kylie Minogue on the eve of her Doctor Who debut.

Kylie on…being diagnosed with breast cancer

"I was angry at being knocked down when I was touring and felt fighting fit. Terror takes time to get over. There was no choice but to resurrect my career while resurrecting myself. I recognise what I might have lost, but I have a glass-half-full attitude."

…her career

"I went into Neighbours at 16, was probably a good actress at first, but I did dodgy movies like Street Fighter [1994]. Everyone makes mistakes, and I've made enough."

"One day I'll say to Will [Baker, her creative director], 'We've got to tour again'. Working hard is part of who I am, but it's tiring so I have to check myself. You don't sit around and suddenly feel better. Being on stage is so thrilling - instant and honest. I have a strong gay following, perhaps because I have a dramatic, self-deprecating quality. I'm confident at times, but an inherent part of being a performer is insecurity. There's a constant challenge."

…her personal life

"Am I lonely? It's OK. I'm not in a mad rush. I've been a serial monogamist, going quickly from one relationship to another. A bit of breathing space is good."

…Doctor Who

"I've a low boredom threshold and jump at opportunities. Doctor Who goes back to my roots as an actress. At the read-through I tried to look cool, but was petrified. Then, on my first day of filming, I realised I was in my spiritual home. I've a lot of affection for Astrid - she's a waitress [on the Titanic], a dreamer, alone, and wants to travel. Perhaps that's like me when younger, but I had opportunities, and she's still struggling."

…fame

"I enjoyed fame at first, but didn't realise how successful I'd become. Most days photographers are outside my house."

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