My first record came out in 1961 and then I had one come out in 1962 and then I had two that came out in 1964.
I do always feel very proud and flattered by being asked to be a part of American productions playing American characters.
My father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money. Then I won a Mercedes at the world championships and I gave it to him. From the moment it arrived my father said: 'Good, you can support not just yourself but me too'.