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A lot of what inspired many musicians is celebrating differences, and people relate to that - more people feel like the unpopular, freaky one than the one in the in-crowd.

Sophie Ellis Bextor

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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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I didn't feel so great when I was a teenager, but who does?
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Some people are really good at packaging themselves, but that's not really me.
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For every person that says I'm the new Audrey Hepburn, someone else says that I look like an alien.
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I like the influence of the macabre, but I don't believe in ghosts.
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Come rain or shine I walk short distances rather than taking my car.
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I tasted huge success with my first album, and when it's happening it feels like a roller coaster you can't get off. You should be very careful about wishing for success on that scale.
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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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I used to be hung up on my figure, but it's a waste of time. I don't believe in diets. Have four pints one night, be healthy the next.
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I'm a sucker for good black skirts and pretty little shirts and kooky tops. I have to admit that shopping satisfies my craving for immediate gratification.
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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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I was an only child, but then my parents resettled with different partners, and I am now one of six.
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There are a lot of people out there who lie about their age and I think it does us all a disservice. It can't all be over when you hit 30. That would be rubbish.
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Having a successful first album is one thing, but a successful third is another.
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When it comes to my family I never quite know how protective I have to be, or what I should or shouldn't say.
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Being a chef would be too much hard work.
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Yes, being educated is definitely an advantage. But having said that, I've met so many people in life who haven't done very well at school but who are still really bright.
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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 started my music career at 18 and for a long while I let other people handle my affairs.
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