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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. "

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Over

Lie

Age

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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. "

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Now

Say

" I do find it a bit disconcerting when your name becomes a brand. "

" I've got quite a curvy shape so I try to wear stuff that's tailored. "

" 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! "

" 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. "

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Everything

Clothes

" 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. "

" 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. "

" On my wedding day. I didn't want a natural, blushing-bride look - I had a full-on hairdo and red lips. I thought it would be disingenuous to do the whole virginal look, so even though I had the white dress, I had pink net underneath. "

" I can definitely tell when mum has got money because then she likes to go shopping to spend it, whereas dad is steadier and avoids splurges. I like to think I've inherited both sides. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" It's funny how intimate it feels to get a text. "

" There's so many singers, you watch them and a lot of it is waving around. You don't get this feeling that they're really thinking about what they're saying. "

" I was an only child, but then my parents resettled with different partners, and I am now one of six. "

" I'm always sticking up for other people. "

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Other

Always

" 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. "

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

People

Hate

" I like the influence of the macabre, but I don't believe in ghosts. "

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Ghosts

Believe

" I learned to stand up for myself at school where I was never too popular. "

" 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. "

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Honest

Brand

" I've got a thing for footwear; I have about 200 pairs of shoes from all over the world. "

" I would love to record something with PJ Harvey or Alison Goldfrapp. "

" 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. "

" Turning the thermostat down is something that I do pretty reluctantly. I like to be able to walk around in whatever I fancy at home. "

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Walk

Pretty

" Like my mum, I sometimes buy things I shouldn't and fill my house with rubbish. "

" A good song is a good song whatever your age. "

" My parents are good role models because they've worked hard and gave me a happy childhood. "

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Good

Parents