92 Quotes by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

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.

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.

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

I don't know why people think I'm polished - I often leave the house with buttons missing and ladders in my tights.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.