James Arthur Quotes

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James Arthur

Profession : Musician

Birth : March 2, 1988

If you haven't got help, all you can do is make good music.

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I got offered loads of reality shows, including 'I'm A Celebrity' and 'Celebrity Big Brother.'

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My approach is to be open and honest.

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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 think Justin Bieber and Zayn have both been listening to me a lot, and they basically wanna be me.

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I'm not saying none of these guys are talented, but people think Ed Sheeran crawled off a couch and lived on the street or something, but him, Ellie Goulding... they all come from Suffolk, Surrey, Richmond... they come from support.

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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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My music is about love, and I don't discriminate against any type of person.

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There had to be a point where I had to stop feeling sorry for myself.

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I've always looked over my shoulder, especially in my hometown.

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Inside, I'm optimistic.

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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 want to help people to get to know my story and really tell them in detail what I've been through.

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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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Yes I got into things with girls who only liked me because of who I was. But I learnt my lesson quickly.

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I'm a Honey G fan. She can spit some vibes on one of my songs; she's got rhymes for days! She's gangster. I love her.

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I really want to do acting, and I don't want to be typecast because of my tattoos.

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Everyone wrote me off, including me.

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I'm not a shiny pop star.

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