I love the pioneers like Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, but when I write music, it comes out in my own way.

I like to write. I love to write. But I write just for myself and my own pleasure.

I write my own music. By myself, on a computer, I program guitar and piano.

If I wasn't acting, I'd try and be a footballer. I wouldn't be a musician because I can't write my own music. Realistically, I'd probably do something with dogs, like a vet or something. I love animals.

I want people to see an honesty within me. I'm not trying to be the next Sam Cooke or Otis Redding.

Gospel music played a huge part of my life. I was too scared to audition for the choir, but through my own music, I was also able to find spirituality for myself.