In an interview given to Release On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Sheila, the legendary 78-year-old singer, opened up with emotion about her career and the challenges she has faced over the decades. With an exceptional concert planned for Sunday November 12 at the Grand Rex in Paris to celebrate her six decades of career, Sheila took the opportunity to share her experience and address profound topics. The singer of hits such as School is over, Spacer, The Three Wise Men or You friendsused the interview to promote the upcoming event and discuss the obstacles she faced in the 1970s. Deploring the persistence of inequalities between the sexesshe emphasized: “It was the kingdom of men, but that, alas, has not changed too much.” With bitterness, she added: “A woman who wrinkles, she has a bad face. A man who wrinkles, he becomes very handsome”. Sheila also shared her concerns about loneliness. “I don’t want to be alone.”she confessed to Release. The singer highlighted the disappearance of people of her generation like her “only problem”. Referring to the death of Tina Turner in May 2023, she expressed her grief: “I had a big shock. That a woman like her, for me a sort of model, especially on stage, should leave…” before continuing: “These are parts of your life that are falling away.”
Sheila: “Even if it scares me, I am now aiming for 70 years of career!”
Despite his fears, the singer shared her optimistic outlook on life by declaring: “We grew up and lived together.” Despite the challenges, Sheila remains determined to face the future with positive energy. When asked what motivates her every day, Sheila responded with passion: “My driving force is that I love it and I always have fun. I do myself good by trying to do good to others.” The artist also underlined his positive attitude by looking towards the future: “Even though it scares me, I am now aiming for 70 years of career“. In a humorous conclusion, she joked about the realities of aging: “Of course, recovery times are longer today than they were 20 years ago.” Sheila continues to inspire and entertain her audiences, an unwavering icon of French music who leaves behind an unwavering legacy.