PAOLO NUTINI was the UK's biggest-selling male artist of last year and had a number one album - but he reckons his younger sister is more talented.
However Francesca, 19, has a long way to go to match Paolo's success so far.
As well as selling three million copies of his first two albums, These Streets and Sunny Side Up, the 23-year-old has also sung with the Rolling Stones and Ben E King.
It seems the pair's dad Alfredo can't count on either of his kids taking over the family chip shop in Paisley.
Paolo said: "I'm not going to say too much, but she is far more talented than me. She couldn't run the chippy because she really will have bigger fish to fry,
"My sister can't do it, because it really is a lot of work. My father works long hours. It's not as easy as people think."
While some may think Paolo, who has bought his own house in Paisley, had a lucky escape, the hunky Scot hasn't ruled out taking over from his dad as he realises it's a family tradition and a way of life he's reluctant to let go.
Paolo said: "People assume I'm happy about a life not manning the deep-fat fryers, but it's not like that.
"When people ask me the what-could-have-been question I find it hard to answer.
"It's like they think my response should be, 'I can't believe I escaped the chippy - it's amazing,'but it's not like that. Taking over the shop was expected of my dad.
"He got involved, maybe with a view to it being a temporary solution, but it just became a way of life.
"I know it's a decision I'll have to make myself at some point as well.
"It may just be a chip shop, but it's been there for 100 years for a reason."
Last night he played his first Middle East gig in Dubai and from next week he will go back into the studio to record new tracks while doing festivals such as T in the Park.
Paolo claims being back in Scotland (he moved to London after being signed but didn't enjoy the experience) means he doesn't feel he has become the big pop star.
"My friends call me The Singer, but in the grand scheme of things, nothing has changed," he said.
"It's like I'm a normal person and then I'm whisked away to this magical land when I perform. It really is quite unbelievable."
But three million albums means he can shop - and it's something he loves to do.
Paolo revealed that his latest purchase was a Belstaff dark leather blouson jacket, which was featured in Batman film The Dark Knight and cost around £1000.
He said: "I've wanted one for so long and I finally splashed out and got one. I love it."
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