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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!

Sophie Ellis Bextor

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The NHS is a bit iffy when you sprain an ankle, but when it's a high-priority issue, it's fantastic. They don't mess about. They're incredibly efficient when things go wrong.
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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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Being a chef would be too much hard work.
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I'm all for consumer rights. I get very aggravated if I don't get a good service.
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Everybody remembers Robbie Williams said I had a face like a satellite dish.
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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.
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My little boy Sonny makes me laugh all the time. He has good comedic timing.
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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 started my music career at 18 and for a long while I let other people handle my affairs.
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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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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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Dance music is great, but it's not a time to be reflective or particularly wistful.
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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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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.
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Getting up to dance to your own stuff looks pretty pretentious. And leaving the dancefloor when it comes on is just awkward.
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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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You should make an effort on stage because it's a performance. The stage should be glittery and camp, but I don't go down the shops in full stage gear.
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Someone had my number and they started text-stalking me. I've never replied to them. It was tempting to write back, but I resisted.
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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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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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