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" I wrote the worst novel ever. "
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Novel
Worst
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" I don't think that old-fashioned idea of record companies exists any more. "
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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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