Realising what adulthood is after waiting so long to get here.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2023 source ↗
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
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Without naming names, some people I’ve put a lot of faith and trust and love into.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2023 source ↗
I spent about five years living in Paris thinking I would become Kristin Scott Thomas, and it didn’t happen.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 September 2025 source ↗
I am consistently disappointed in the music industry. Every time someone says that I’m underrated, that feels extremely disappointing because I’ve done my end of the bargain.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 November 2025 source ↗
I bought a BMW 7 series and my best mate said: “I don’t think you should buy this, bro, it’s too cheap.” And I said: “Let’s live the dream” and put my foot down hard on the accelerator and the bottom of the engine and the gearbox blew out.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 December 2025 source ↗
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