Top 90 Quotes by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

I don't want to sound like an old grandmother but actually it's quite nice when you get up early and then, by the time it gets to 10am, you're quite perky and already quite switched on.

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

My parents separated when I was four. It wasn't the smoothest of divorces, but then as my mother always says, you can't have a passionate marriage without a passionate divorce.

I get really frustrated if people don't smile.

I really love being in London at weekends - there's always so much to do.

I started my music career at 18 and for a long while I let other people handle my affairs.

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

A career in entertainment has a lifespan, like one in sport.

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

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.