Top 66 James Arthur Quotes

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.

Everyone loves a comeback story, and everyone loves the underdog as well. I kind of feel like I’ve been the underdog. Hopefully that inspires people to not give up on themselves and their lives and not give up on their dreams.

‘X Factor’ was the best experience of my life to be part of a show watched by so many people.

I have regrets, but you live and learn.

I had some glamour models messaging me on Twitter and saying they think I’m hot, but I’m being careful.

I’ve made mistakes, and I’m very aware of them, and I’ve tried to better myself from those mistakes.

Romance and girls I don’t talk about anymore: it’s off limits. I just want to keep it private.

You do need money to make a good demo; you do need a bit of financial support.

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

When I had my first panic attack, I believed that it was a heart attack.

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.

For me, I’ve always been the guy who self-sabotages.

I have the words ‘love’ and ‘life’ on my knuckles, and I would half like those removed.

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

Everyone wrote me off, including me.

It’s all about respect. I’m not going to treat a woman like a piece of meat.

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

When you find fame, or you get signed to a record label, it’s not what you imagined – because you imagined they would have 100 percent trust or faith in you as an artist. Unfortunately, that’s not really the case – it’s what sells.

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

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

There’s no doubt in my mind or anyone else’s mind that people like Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, and Sam Smith are where they are because they’re supremely talented people, and I have a lot of respect for them.

All my confidence has disappeared because the whole nation thinks I’m a homophobe who looks like a monster.

I had a style before I was signed, but now I’m developing my commercial sound as well as trying to strike a balance between authentic music and music that the masses will love.

I’m always going to have to manage my mental health issues.

I had a bit of a strange childhood, to be honest.

I want to put out music I really believe in, and when I felt that was threatened, I lashed out at everybody.

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

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.

I’ve made some very silly mistakes.

It can feel like your whole world is caving in on you, and if you don’t speak about it, it gets worse. You have to talk about your problems.

I went from absolutely nothing to a lot of people judging me overnight, and it was really tough for me.

My approach is to be open and honest.

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

I often think about starting a band again, doing my solo stuff and a band. I grew up in bands.

Inside, I’m optimistic.

I’m a positive guy, even if I don’t smile a lot.

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.

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

I have people telling me what I can and can’t do, what music I can and can’t make.

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

I’m not much of a public speaker.

Being in bands and plugging away with not many opportunities and no money for many years really shaped me and taught me about work ethic.

I’m a big UFC fan.

I wasn’t a happy kid. I felt like my mum ruined our chance of a better life, because when she remarried, we went to live in Bahrain, on a compound with a swimming pool, and she ruined it all.

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.

I want to become a Hollywood film star. I genuinely would love to be in some movies.

I have nothing but respect for 1D. They are great lads.

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 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.

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 don’t know if speaking to a therapist is right for everyone.

I’ve done a few face palms after things I’ve said because it’s stupid. But if I’m not like that, I won’t feel human anymore. I’ll just feel like some robot saying what I’m supposed to say. I think that’s when people lose it.

I’ve found a way to live in the here and now.

When I’ve got a girlfriend, I like to be with them as much as possible, and I’m very affectionate.

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

I was having anxiety attacks, calling ambulances out and saying I was having a heart attack, as there was something weird going on with my body and mind.

Who hasn’t had interest from Rita Ora?

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

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.

My Number 1 Award is going to go on my mantelpiece, and I’ll probably kiss it for two weeks solid every time I pass it!

I’ve always thought I’m pretty ugly.

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.

I didn’t realise how devastating my behavior could be – looking back, I’m very embarrassed. I just buckled under the anxiety.

I don’t think about consequences too much.

I’d like to think that maybe the average person is rational, and they realise that I’m not this crazy monster that, at times, I’ve been perceived to be.

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