Yes I got into things with girls who only liked me because of who I was. But I learnt my lesson quickly.

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.

I just think you have got to bring out good music.

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

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

I want to say sorry for abusing my position as an 'X Factor' winner because I owe everything to this thing.

I felt like I couldn't wallow in self-pity forever. I can't beat myself up forever.

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

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

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

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

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.

The thing is, I knew from the very first audition that I did not fit the classic 'X Factor' criteria.

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

I think a lot of things get blown out of proportion in the media.

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

I have regrets, but you live and learn.

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.

Everybody's gone through some kind of struggle in their life, and I'd like to be the type of voice who talks about it.

I have been through and seen so many dramas and traumas and been in so many situations that I can probably interpret a few different characters.

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

Anxiety is a really crippling condition, and I suffer with it myself, and I feel for anyone who suffers from it. The way that I deal with it is try as much as possible to stay in the moment to not think about the past and not think about what's coming up in the future: to try and just seize the moment as much as possible.

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.

I listen to podcasts when I run because it means my mind still gets stimulated by something else.