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" I'm not good at talking, but I can write a good song and tell a story. "

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" The first song I wrote was when I was 11. It was called 'Life Is a Path Worth Taking.' "

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" I like to write about what I've seen and experiences I've been through. "

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" Both my parents have been big influences on me wanting to do music. My mum's always been, 'Just do it. Just sing.' "

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" I don't like to write about myself. I like listening to people. "

" It's very special that I can go through things - and write them down and record them - and so many people can relate. Not everybody can get out who they are and really feel better after they write. "

" I don't like setting goals - I don't like to be disappointed. "

" I hate re-recording. I like singing, but I don't like recording a song over and over, making it too perfect. "

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" When we used to walk to school, I used to read off the walls, graffiti and stuff, everything. I used to write stories, but I'd never finish them. I wrote poems. "

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" I met Sade! I performed 'Blue Lights' at one of Drake's shows in London, and I met her backstage. She told me her son is a big fan. That was a moment when I was like, 'Wow.' "

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