I never thought I’d go on a show like ‘The X Factor,’ simply because I didn’t have enough confidence to do something like standing on a stage to have opinions thrown at me. Ella Henderson Read Quote
Growing up, I listened and was influenced by a lot of those around me. I have a big family, and my dad listened to ’80s music, my mom listened to Motown, my brother listened to reggae, and my granddad was the one that got me into jazz and swing music. Ella Henderson Read Quote
My plan was always to leave school and live in a flat with some friends, have a 9 to 5 job, and try to get as many gigs as I could. I wanted to keep writing and then eventually, in my twenties, head to a record label and hope they’d sit down and listen to my book of songs, sign me as a songwriter and maybe an artist in development. Ella Henderson Read Quote
It sounds a bit sad, but my new hobby is knitting. I love it. I find it really relaxing. Ella Henderson Read Quote
I often do crazy siren noises, or, like, a high-pitched dolphin, just to make sure that all my range is there. I make random noise and blurt out random sounds, to make sure I get rid of any bad nerves. I want to make sure to feel as confident as possible. Ella Henderson Read Quote
For me writing is that place where I can escape; it’s where I let my thoughts run wild. Ella Henderson Read Quote
There’s always been a piano around the house, and I’ve grown up around it. It’s a massive part of my life and always has been. Ella Henderson Read Quote
As long as I give the best performance I can give, I know I can’t do any more. Ella Henderson Read Quote
I have never been in a serious relationship and never had a break-up, so I can’t tug on my heartstrings that way. But whenever I experience a strong emotion in life, I definitely have to throw myself into my songwriting. It is very therapeutic. Ella Henderson Read Quote
