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.
SHAWN MENDESI 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.
SHAWN MENDESI 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.’
SHAWN MENDESI 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.
SHAWN MENDESBeing a sex symbol isn’t cool unless you’re in love with a girl, and she calls you a sex symbol.
SHAWN MENDESI think anyone can do anything they dream of if they put their mind to it and put in the work.
SHAWN MENDESChance The Rapper is just unreal: he’s changing rap and really creating this whole amazing new style.
SHAWN MENDESI’m not a rapper.
SHAWN MENDESIt 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.
SHAWN MENDESI feel very comfortable with the U.K. tone and humour and laid-back attitude.
SHAWN MENDESI’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.
SHAWN MENDESSinging kind of came out of nowhere.
SHAWN MENDESSometimes 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.
SHAWN MENDESI have a song called ‘I Don’t Even Know Your Name’ which I think is going to be well liked across the board.
SHAWN MENDESI 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.
SHAWN MENDESTo be honest, I’ve only been to one concert, and it was Aerosmith. Aerosmith and Slash.
SHAWN MENDESManuka honey is magic.
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