Perfect role model or pagan pervert (7)
I believe the answer is:
paragon
'perfect role model' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'or pagan pervert' is the wordplay.
'pervert' is an anagram indicator (to pervert can mean to twist and distort).
'or'+'pagan'='orpagan'
'orpagan' is an anagram of 'PARAGON'.
(Other definitions for paragon that I've seen before include "A perfect person - pagan or what?" , "Perfect embodiment of a concept" , "Model of excellence or perfection" , "Perfect diamond" , "Role model" .)