Sophie Ellis-Bextor quotes

My parents are good role models because they've worked hard and gave me a happy childhood. (Sophie Ellis-Bextor)
Trust your instincts: they tend to see you right. By listening to them, at least you can sleep at night. View quote
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Not all my shoes are designer. In terms of clothes, everything is on the same level for me. If I like it, it doesn't matter if it cost £200 or £2. I'm attracted to things rather than labels. View quote
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I get really frustrated if people don't smile. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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I'm someone who has always been quite clear about what I like. In the studio, I'm not a control freak but I know what I want. View quote
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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. View quote
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It's funny how intimate it feels to get a text. View quote
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I started my music career at 18 and for a long while I let other people handle my affairs. View quote
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That's part of the reason I called the album 'Shoot From The Hip.' I did feel it was time to open up more. (Sophie Ellis-Bextor)
I'm a sucker for sad disco pop. View quote
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I try my hardest not to read reviews. View quote
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I like the influence of the macabre, but I don't believe in ghosts. View quote
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I didn't feel so great when I was a teenager, but who does? View quote
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I'm all for consumer rights. I get very aggravated if I don't get a good service. View quote
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It's hard to feel comfortable in your own skin when you're younger. View quote
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Being a chef would be too much hard work. View quote
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I'm really interested in fashion but at the same time I find it quite competitive. Second-hand stuff leaves you more open to whatever your own personal style is rather than feeling dictated to by shops. View quote
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In terms of influence, my style icons have been a mixture of Julie Andrews and Olivia Newton-John. When I was little I used to watch 'Grease,' 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Sound of Music' a lot. If you put all those things together you do kind of get my outfits. A slightly tarty nanny in a second-hand outfit. That is pretty much what I wear. View quote
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In real life, I'm not super-posh but if that's the stereotype, I really don't care. It could be worse. (Sophie Ellis-Bextor)
I'm a little bit allergic to the whole brand thing to be honest but maybe it's just happening around me and I'm not really aware of it. View quote
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I don't know why people think I'm polished - I often leave the house with buttons missing and ladders in my tights. View quote
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A career in entertainment has a lifespan, like one in sport. View quote
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Some people can get away with being very sexy to men and not looking like a complete cow, but I didn't think I was in a position where people knew me well enough. View quote
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