(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Duffy has picked up a city twang since moving to London.

The Welsh singer shot to fame in 2008 with her album Rockferry, which featured the hit single Mercy. Following the success of her debut record, self-confessed workaholic Duffy decided to take a break from the public spotlight.

The star real name Aime Ann Duffy moved to London a year ago, mid-way through making her second album Endlessly. Her family, friends and rugby star boyfriend Mike Phillips still live in the rural country, and so she often visits. She has revealed that those closest to her have recognised a change in her since she relocated.

"I'm sounding more and more English," she told British newspaper The Sun. "I've picked up a mockney twang. My friends tell me I have a city twang when I go home."

The talented is hoping to move again, and sees France as an idyllic spot. Duffy - who recently starred in an indie film called Patagonia likes uprooting as she gets restless if she stays in one place.

"I get itchy feet. I've only had my place a year but don't like staying in one place for too long. One day when life makes a bit more sense, I might live with Mike or he'll live with me, she explained. "We'll go to France. I feel embraced there. They treat me as one of their own." (C) Cover Media