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" I didn't feel so great when I was a teenager, but who does? "

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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