I’ve never had a scandal, but I don’t know if that’s so much because I’m perfect, or because people aren’t caring enough yet. Give it some time. I’ll probably be very upset, but it’s a part of the gig.
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More Shawn Mendes Quotes
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I’m still a little certain I’m a wizard.
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I feel very comfortable with the U.K. tone and humour and laid-back attitude.
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I’m a very spontaneous person. When I see something that might be fun or different, I will try it.
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Ed Sheeran wrote his songs, so I wanted to write my own songs.
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I really love going back home. I think going back to a nice, relaxed little town is the best way to do it.
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I’m kind of still learning my voice and learning my style.
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It was incredible being on tour with Taylor Swift: she was the epitome of a professional, and she works so hard. For someone as successful as her to work that hard every night – truly inspirational.
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People say to me, ‘What are you going to be doing in five years?’ The thing is, I don’t care! It’s what I’m doing today that matters.
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My advice to anyone with a dream is to never stop pursuing it.
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Being a sex symbol isn’t cool unless you’re in love with a girl, and she calls you a sex symbol.
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I think the world is becoming a place where younger and younger people can do great things, and I just hope I can inspire other young people to do the same.
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I don’t want to just be a teenage star. I want to be known by parents, and I want them to go, ‘Oh I love that song; he’s really good for his age. My daughter loves him, but I love him, too.’
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My mom says I’m not allowed to move out, but I’m allowed. I said I have to FaceTime her every night to make dinner with her because I won’t be able to do it myself. So she said she’ll accept it if I do that.
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Sometimes I get more excited for shows that I know are going to be quieter because it gets me more inspired to be more of a showman and be more of an entertainer and forces me to work harder.
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No matter what, I’m trying to have fun and, depending on the mood, fun can be on a roller coaster and playing onstage, or fun can be sitting in a room with three of your best friends talking for two hours.
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