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I started my music career at 18 and for a long while I let other people handle my affairs.

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I don't think anyone doubts my motives, really. I do what I do and it's not very complicated. Of course, you might hate the music that I make, but I don't think people feel threatened by me just getting on with what I'm up to.
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A career in entertainment has a lifespan, like one in sport.
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Being a chef would be too much hard work.
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I love getting dressed up. Being a pop star is the most brilliant job for that. A lot of girls love shopping, but they might see the most amazing outfit and think, 'When am I going to wear that?', so it's my duty to exploit the fact I do have events I can wear these things to.
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I can definitely tell when mum has got money because then she likes to go shopping to spend it, whereas dad is steadier and avoids splurges. I like to think I've inherited both sides.
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Some people are really good at packaging themselves, but that's not really me.
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My parents are good role models because they've worked hard and gave me a happy childhood.
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I don't think writing or co-writing my songs makes me a better singer, but I haven't really got an excuse not to do it as I've got too many opinions!
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I'm happy that I have a look, but I don't over-analyse whether or not it's beautiful or ugly.
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A good song is a good song whatever your age.
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Now when I say Sophie Ellis-Bextor I feel that's not really me because that's become this entity from doing the gigs and the shows and the make-up contracts and whatever else.
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