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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.

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 don't think about consequences too much.

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

Not only was I an 'X Factor' winner that got dropped by Syco - and when that happens, you're never heard of again - but everyone thought I was a clown.

Inside, I'm optimistic.

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

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

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.

I've always thought I'm pretty ugly.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Me and my mum didn't see eye-to-eye for a lot of years, and I've never really felt connected with my dad, because he wasn't there.

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

I probably suffered with depression.