I came second in a 1,500-metre running race at school. I knew I couldn't have come first, so second was my version of first. Chet Faker knowmetrerace Change image and share on social
My high school career counsellor said I shouldn't pursue music as a career. Chet Faker careercounsellorhigh Change image and share on social
I hate fame. There's this assumption that everyone wants it - that by being a musician, I've signed up for it at some point. But personally, what I signed up for is sharing my music. I've always said I'd rather have four No. 10 songs than one No. 1 hit. Chet Faker assumptionfamehate share on social
I have an addictive personality. I was addicted to computer games... and then all that obsessive nature just piled into music. Chet Faker addictaddictivecomputer Change image and share on social
An album is like a book or a diary or a snapshot... It just feels so like the end of a chapter when you finish one. Chet Faker albumbookchapter Change image and share on social
I love that way dance music can put you in a trance. Chet Faker dancelovemusic Change image and share on social
That's what helps me keep playing: the idea of giving something to others. Because personally, I've had my fill. Chet Faker fillgivehave Change image and share on social
I think diva is an inevitable outcome of the industry, and I don't think it reflects on the person at all. You take a normal human being, and basically, for 24 hours, seven days a week, apart from sleeping, you introduce them to places and things almost every minute that are brand new. Chet Faker basicallybrandday share on social
In my eyes, I think it's important that if you're doing something you're proud of and that is genuine and authentic, you have a responsibility to bring that to as many people as possible, just for the sheer reason that there are musicians out there who are manufacturing emotions that aren't genuine. Chet Faker authenticbringemotion share on social