SINGER Tony Christie has said he does his best to 'ignore" his dementia and uses an autocue to stop him forgetting lyrics.
The (Is This The Way To) Amarillo singer, 81, was diagnosed with the cognitive condition three years ago but is determined not to let it stop him from performing.
He said: "I actually ignore it. I just carry on and do my thing.
"Obviously, T've got to use autocue, but I've used an autocue for donkey's years.
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