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I think there's quite a lot of cowardice in music. I don't mind if it goes wrong, I just want to go for it.

Sophie Ellis Bextor

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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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But I quite like that the public has a very short attention span. If I haven't been on telly for a little bit, I can sense it. People don't take as much notice of you, it's really quite palpable.
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