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People like Brel were sensitive and vulnerable; on stage, they dared to take risks. ”
I always need a reason to do something on stage, for me. I am not judging anyone: there is not a good way; there is not a bad way. You just have to justify everything. ”
There is always a good part in everything. ”
I didn't wish those tragedies upon the people who played them out. It was certainly tragic for them, but not for me. All of those things brought me to where I am. Without those things, I couldn't be who I am, I wouldn't be here. ”
I'm a completely fearless musician. ”
I went to pick up my nephew from primary school, and one of the teachers there stopped me and said, 'My son listens to you.' That's quite an awkward thing. ”
There are thousands of people outside the O2 queuing up to see people like Skepta and JME. ”
Every single thing that I was told that I couldn't do without a label - get in the charts, get on to the Radio 1 playlist - I've done. ”
People always meet me and go, 'You're so much cooler than I thought you'd be,' and I'm like, 'What did you expect me to be like?' ”
I was doing without for so long, not knowing the things that are normal for musicians. I was getting bookings regardless, people phoning or emailing me direct, and journalists were writing about me anyway. ”