Chelsea manager Graham Potter answered exactly as you would expect when asked if his new job will turn him into a 'sexy' coach.
The ex-Brighton boss is preparing for his first Premier League match in charge of the Blues - who travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday - live on talkSPORT 2.
Potter was asked about his approach to life in his press conference on Friday
Potter has a reputation for humility and self-deprecation, driving the same car he picked up on his return from Swansea to Brighton three years ago.
When asked if the glitz and glam of Chelsea will change his ways, the Englishman promised to never change.
"I sincerely hope not, would be my instinctive answer," he told reporters.
"I very rarely feel sexy!
"If you ever have any success or you're trying to do anything, you have to be true to yourself, I think.
"And I'm not saying that I'm right or wrong or anything like that, I have to be me.
Potter's first match ended in a 1-1 draw with Salzburg in the Champions League
"And part of being me is a little bit of self-deprecation."
Potter suggests the real difference between Brighton and Chelsea is the constant reminder of success.
And while the former Ostersund manager knows his career has reached new heights, his habits will stay the same.
"We haven't moved, our lifestyle hasn't changed," said Potter of himself and his family.
Potter knows his new job brings different demands
"We're not in an open-top car driving round Brighton and Hove, or Surrey or Cobham or anything.
"There's no Lamborghini on order, I'm still driving the same car that I picked up in England when I returned from Swansea.
"So my life hasn't changed at all if I'm honest.
"Brighton does have a lovely training ground, and in some ways equal if not better in terms of the facilities.
Potter has come a long way since his time in Sweden
"But what we have here is a history, and recognition, photos of people winning major trophies.
"And that's the main thing. That's where the expectation, or the pressure, the difference is.
"It's not about facilities, it's about people and understanding the difference in the context of this football club.
"Managers, top players, legends, trophies; that's the difference.
Potter delivered big success at Brighton
"But at the same time I'm intelligent enough to know, I think, and aware enough of my own personality that I've got the capability to achieve here.
"And I think if other people have done it then it's possible for me to do it.
"And I think that's quite a good way to think about the challenge."
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