60 Quotes by Sam Fender

I've got a band that I tour with, and they're not session musicians; they're my friends.

Musicians - we're not doctors. We're not saving people's lives. We're not going out and changing the world. We're not coming up with cancer cures. We're not any of that. They're the real heroes of the world.

When I was about 18, I started playing restaurants for £150 a night. I felt like a millionaire.

I like to write about stories and life experiences of me, the people around us, and just the things I see on the telly without overcomplicating things.

I love my job - I'm going to keep doing it until I die - but there's nothing more soul-destroying than having to cancel a show.

I remember specifically, for me, as a kid growing up or as a young teenager, if I ever cried or got upset in front of anybody, I would be so humiliated.

The negative effects of greedy politicians have haunted the north-east for years; it's very apparent.

I write from the perspective of an early 20s kid who is trying to grasp an idea of what the hell is going on.

As soon as I had the opportunity to wear a suit, I took it, like when I was at sixth form and had to dress smartly, I couldn't wait to get a suit on. I've always loved dressing up.