I’m not just writing songs that are narrating my life, but everyone else around my age because they’re super-relatable.
SHAWN MENDESI felt like there were so many talented people who should be getting what I have.
More Shawn Mendes Quotes
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The people who are No. 1 are No. 1 for a reason.
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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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I always think, what type of 11th grader would I be if I was still at school? Or if I was home all the time, would I be at the gym 24/7? Would I be as good at guitar? I know I wouldn’t be as mature as I am.
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Someone was like, ‘If you wanna be a celebrity, know that every girl you talk to is going to be your girlfriend.’ And I was like, ‘Fine. I accept that for getting to do what I love for the rest of my life.’
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You have to work the crowd.
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I think it’s not about what you say; it’s about what you don’t say.
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I can’t believe how fast things have happened, and I’m just so honored that people are able to look to me as a leader.
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I really like brunettes.
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It’s extremely important just to keep things positive and happy as much as we can… I think it’s important that singers, actors, or whatever use our voice to spread positive messages as much as we possibly can.
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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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I’d rather sleep on the bus than in the hotel because I sleep way better on tour buses.
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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 really love listening to Hozier. He’s great.
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I’d say some of my earliest scent memories are from home – just things that were around my house, and my mom’s cooking.
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I feel like every time I write a song, it feels like the first time I wrote a song. It’s just as hard; it doesn’t get easier, but that’s why I love it: because it’s a challenge every time. I also feel like I’m learning new ways.
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