Close Quote by Sam Fender

I've got a band that I tour with, and they're not session musicians; they're my friends.

— Sam Fender

I messed around with the guitar from the age of about eight, but when I hit 13, it was the only thing I wanted…

— Sam Fender

I'm hopelessly addicted to Instagram.

— Sam Fender

I'm never going to overestimate the clout of my job.

— Sam Fender

It's impossible to let fame go to your head when you still live in North Shields in a flat with your mum.

— Sam Fender

I try my best not to be preachy.

— Sam Fender

When I was about 18, I started playing restaurants for £150 a night. I felt like a millionaire.

— Sam Fender

As soon as I had the opportunity to wear a suit, I took it, like when I was at sixth form and had to…

— Sam Fender

Back in the day, you could have a crap gig, and nobody would film you. Now, everybody's got an iPhone - you have a…

— Sam Fender

I remember specifically, for me, as a kid growing up or as a young teenager, if I ever cried or got upset in front…

— Sam Fender

I was told not to cry as a kid.

— Sam Fender

'Poundshop Kardashians' is Newcastle on a Saturday night. Nobody wears coats - it's all muscles and V-necks and fake tan.

— Sam Fender