Cliff Richard's American dream

Sir Cliff Richard is to make a last ditch attempt to break America, at the age of 65.

The legendary singer, who becomes a pensioner tomorrow (14-05-05), will audition in a New York pub in front of music bosses.

He plans to sing songs from his latest album at Joe's Pub, which offers a showcase for "up and comers".

The 'Living Doll' singer said: "Don't think for a minute that I've abandoned my ambition to break through in the States"

Richard has had 128 hits over six decades in Britain but in the US he is virtually unknown.

His spokesman said: "It has always niggled him that he has failed to make a success of things in America"

Meanwhile, Sir Cliff has admitted to having botox injections. He said: "It's true I've had botox

"I want to carry on looking as good as I can and why not?"

Cliff insisted it wasn't pressure from fans to stay looking young which made him have the injections - but he wanted to make himself happier with how he looks.