My aspirations aren't to sell millions of records, but to write really good songs. Tom Odell aspirationgoodmillion 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
Songs are about just being totally honest and putting those words to music. Tom Odell honestmusicputt Change image and share on social
I'm not saying you have to be totally despondent or anything, but... in New York, it's cold sometimes; it rains sometimes; even if everything in your life is great, bad weather can set the mood. You can write songs in New York because it's not always perfect. To write a good song, things can't be perfect. Tom Odell badcolddespondent share on social
Everyone in England knows about Burberry, and it kind of represents a standard of being well-dressed... But the nice thing is, they have a lot of clothes, so I still feel like myself whenever I'm wearing their clothes. Tom Odell burberryclothedress 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
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. Tom Odell albumgoodinterest share on social
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. Tom Odell boyfriendgirlfriendmanage Change image and share on social
I don't really have loads of friends - three or four who are close. The thing that I love the most is playing with my band, and with everything else I feel kind of uncomfortable. I don't think I'm socially awkward. I just prefer being behind a piano. Tom Odell awkwardbandclose 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