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

People who aren't artists don't think about creativity and art; they think about money.

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

Who hasn't had interest from Rita Ora?

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

I probably suffered with depression.

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.

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

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

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

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 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'm very much a 'boyfriend' type of guy. I've been in relationships since I was 16.

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

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 was asked, 'Why do you think the male 'X Factor' winners haven't been successful in the past?' And I said, 'Because obviously the body of work that they've brought out wasn't good enough,' and that was it.

I don't do media training. I don't do that.

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 don't think about consequences too much.

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.

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'm trying this thing where I don't regret as much 'cause it doesn't really work that well to regret things.

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

I was on the dole.

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.

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 grew up in a house full of women - I have four sisters. I'm more feminine than some gay men.

People were telling me it was refreshing I was real because previous 'X Factor' winners were too afraid to say anything. I decided to go against the grain. But I took it too far.

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

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.

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

One of my fans made a lifelike doll of me. It was incredible - it looked just like me - but an effigy is kinda weird.

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 had nothing and lived in the most insignificant place.

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

My approach is to be open and honest.

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

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.

My music is about love, and I don't discriminate against any type of person.

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

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

Inside, I'm optimistic.

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

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

What's fulfilling is being happy and being able to help other people. The simple things.

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.

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

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

I'm not a shiny pop star.