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“When I was a teenager, I wanted to be a rock star, not an actor. It means I can do what I want on my own terms.” quote by Iwan Rheon — Download Open image

“When I was a teenager, I wanted to be a rock star, not an actor. It means I can do what I want on my own terms.”

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I just want my music to be put out there, not shoved in people's faces. I want to keep it relaxed.

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I was a huge Radiohead fan growing up.

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I don't want to put any pressure on the music; it's my hobby and my release - a thing that I love.

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There was so much great music around in the '60s, stuff like The Small Faces, but I also love The Jam.

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I wasn’t, you know, Mr Popular. I was somewhere in the middle ground. I was quite alternative, the things I liked to do. Skateboarding,…

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The music is mine. Theres nothing to hide behind. Thats where you see the real person.

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