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.

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

I'm happy that I have a look, but I don't over-analyse whether or not it's beautiful or ugly.

I'm big in Russia, but no one's quite sure why.

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.

That's part of the reason I called the album 'Shoot From The Hip.' I did feel it was time to open up more.

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