United Kingdom, March 22 -- Marie Osmond says having grandchildren is like "having kids on steroids".

The 64-year-old entertainer is a grandmother of eight has admitted she's overwhelmed by love for them all and she adores being a grandparent because it's even better than being a mum.

During an appearance on ' The Drew Barrymore Show', she explained: "I thought I'd never love anything as much as my children. Oh my gosh, grandchildren are like having your kids [but] on steroids. I mean, it's just, like, so cool. I can't even tell you."

She went on to add: "As a parent, you have to guide them. You're not their friend; you're their parents. When you're the grandma, who cares? I can do anything I want."

Marie is married to Steve Craig and...