James Arthur

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.

Anxiety is a really crippling condition, and I suffer with it myself, and I feel for anyone who suffers from it. The way that I deal with it is try as much as possible to stay in the moment to not think about the past and not think about what's coming up in the future: to try and just seize the moment as much as possible.

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.

I'm just achieving goals left, right and centre, and I just feel incredibly lucky because I never thought it would happen.

I had nothing and lived in the most insignificant place.

It's always amazing when a fan will say you've helped them through some kind of adversity.

My first instinct is always to fight back because ever since I was a kid, that's what I've always had to do to survive.

I can't go on Tinder; I'll get in trouble.

I'm not much of a public speaker.

Who hasn't had interest from Rita Ora?

When an attractive woman shows any interest in me, I'm immediately alerted.

I'd say to all kids, don't have a tattoo until you're 21.