Lily Collins Quotes

I had some difficult times when I first moved to Los Angeles when people would tell me I was saying things wrong. I felt different although my mum kept reminding me it was OK to be different.

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• The whole point of music is being able to share your story. I've been songwriting for a long time, usually while on the road, as a way to get my feelings out.

  

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• The thing that I really look for in people is enthusiasm and excitement and, not to sound really sappy, that fire in their eyes.

  

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• I have turned down so many endorsements. My phone never stops ringing.

  

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• I had some difficult times when I first moved to Los Angeles when people would tell me I was saying things wrong. I felt different although my mum kept reminding me it was OK to be different.

  

  Lily Collins
  • People
  • Different