James Arthur

James Arthur

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Biography

James Andrew Arthur is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012.

"It's all about respect. I'm not going to treat a woman like a piece of meat."

James Arthur

"Everyone loves a comeback story, and everyone loves the underdog as well. I kind of feel like I've been the underdog. Hopefully that inspires people to not give up on themselves and their lives and not give up on their dreams."

James Arthur

"I am a massive film geek, and I love movies."

James Arthur

"When you find fame, or you get signed to a record label, it's not what you imagined - because you imagined they would have 100 percent trust or faith in you as an artist. Unfortunately, that's not really the case - it's what sells."

James Arthur

"I wasn't a happy kid. I felt like my mum ruined our chance of a better life, because when she remarried, we went to live in Bahrain, on a compound with a swimming pool, and she ruined it all."

James Arthur

"I'm a positive guy, even if I don't smile a lot."

James Arthur

"I want to become a Hollywood film star. I genuinely would love to be in some movies."

James Arthur