Tom Odell Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“I have always liked clothes and fashion. And really, being a British male, I am automatically the best dressed person in any room - especially in America.”

“I think everyone mentions Bob Dylan, but he's someone I just admire so much as a songwriter. I think people write songs, and then there's Bob Dylan songs. He's one step ahead of just everybody else.”

“I think I subconsciously put myself in these situations where the girlfriend isn't pleased with me. I'm useless as a boyfriend. That's how I managed to write all these songs.”

“Throughout my entire life, I constantly tried to fight normality. I hate it. I hate the idea of it. I hate routine. I hate anything that feels remotely regular or right.”

“When I was around 13 or 14, I started getting really into songwriting. And one day, I was rooting through my mum's old tapes and records, and I found 'Grace' by Jeff Buckley. I remember so vividly the first time I put it on. It blew my mind: his voice, the way he could play the guitar. I must have listened to the album over and over for weeks.”

“If people stop being interested, it's because you haven't written a good enough album. Music will always be the most powerful thing. It doesn't matter what record labels or journalists say. It's the song.”

“I love the band Haim. I would love to do something with them.”

“I wouldn't mind being the male Adele. She came along, and people were like, 'Damn, we haven't heard anyone this real for years.'”

“I'm a big Arcade Fire fan. I love the way they make records - 'Funeral' being my favorite.”

“When I'm in London, it feels like I am that character who is 'Tom Odell.'”