I grew up in the suburbs of a small town on the south coast where the only opportunity I ever got to wear anything smart was a funeral, so I had never owned a piece of clothing worth more than £40. Tom Odell clthecoastfuneral Change image and share on social
I want people to hear the honesty in my singing, and that I'm not hiding behind anything. It's raw. It's not for any arrogance or ego. It's just pure feelings. Tom Odell arroganceegofeeling Change image and share on social
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. Tom Odell admireaheadbob Change image and share on social
I love the band Haim. I would love to do something with them. Tom Odell bandhaimlove Change image and share on social
When I'm in London, it feels like I am that character who is 'Tom Odell.' Tom Odell characterfeltlondon Change image and share on social
I don't think I'll ever be able to grow a beard. Tom Odell beardgrowwill Change image and share on social
Every musician writes about past relationships. And other than that, I can promise you, I have very little in common with Taylor Swift. Tom Odell commonmusicianpast Change image and share on social
Singing didn't really come naturally to me, I don't think. I had to really work at it. I just kept singing. I never was really worried about it, though, because I was writing songs, and that was the most important thing to me. Tom Odell importantnaturallysing share on social
It's like there's the rest of the world, and then there's America. Part of the reason I would really love continue to making music over here because so much of American music has inspired me, whether it's Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen. Tom Odell americaamericanbob share on social
I don't really use Facebook, because I find it a bit intrusive on your personal life. Tom Odell bitefacebookfind Change image and share on social