James Arthur Quotes
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Everybody's gone through some kind of struggle in their life, and I'd like to be the type of voice who talks about it.
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I think Sam Smith's dad got a huge loan or something to help his career. Those things can help artists get attention, but I guess my song 'Say You Won't Let Go' proved it's about the song.
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There had to be a point where I had to stop feeling sorry for myself.
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Everyone wrote me off, including me.
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I'm a positive guy, even if I don't smile a lot.
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When an attractive woman shows any interest in me, I'm immediately alerted.
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I'm not a shiny pop star.
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Not only was I an 'X Factor' winner that got dropped by Syco - and when that happens, you're never heard of again - but everyone thought I was a clown.
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I want to put out music I really believe in, and when I felt that was threatened, I lashed out at everybody.
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I had a bit of a strange childhood, to be honest.
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You do need money to make a good demo; you do need a bit of financial support.
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I always made my songs very conversational, and if anyone ever has a conversation with me, they know I'm a very open guy, very open and honest.
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The thing is, I knew from the very first audition that I did not fit the classic 'X Factor' criteria.
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I don't think I made it clear where I was mentally when I appeared on 'X Factor.' There was so much pressure and a lot of judging. But I wanted to take a chance on the show because I wanted to make something of myself. 'X Factor' seemed like the only way out.
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I had some glamour models messaging me on Twitter and saying they think I'm hot, but I'm being careful.
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I really want to work with Eminem. I know it will never happen, but I would love if he let me do a hook on one of his songs or he featured on one of my songs. It would be incredible. I've just always admired him since I was young.
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I have a fan who suffered with leukemia, and apparently, the only thing that helped him through that was my music, so of course that's the ultimate sense of achievement. It's an incredible feeling.
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I went from absolutely nothing to a lot of people judging me overnight, and it was really tough for me.
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I have been through and seen so many dramas and traumas and been in so many situations that I can probably interpret a few different characters.
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I grew up in a house full of women - I have four sisters. I'm more feminine than some gay men.
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I've always maintained a good relationship with Simon Cowell, and obviously I have a great respect for him, and his show provided me with a platform to reach a lot of people, so I have the upmost respect for Simon Cowell.
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People who aren't artists don't think about creativity and art; they think about money.
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There are many things people don't know about me, and maybe when they read about those things, they will have an understanding of the journey I have been on, why I've made the mistakes I have, and hopefully help other people overcome their adversities.
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My music is about love, and I don't discriminate against any type of person.