I remember, one day, I just printed out about a hundred CVs, and I was running around London. I was going to modeling agencies, temping agencies, anything. I was so desperate.

It's funny because the perception is that the typical 'X Factor' contestant is the person who's just working 9 to 5 and just decides to one day go and audition. So yeah, for me, it was a very different story.

I remember the N64 coming out. That was a beautiful day.

I didn't grow up in a wealthy family at all. Being at home all day and watching movies, that was a luxury.

I used to be a hot-tar roofer. Yeah, I remember that... day.

I remember being on a black-and-white set all day and then going out into daylight and being amazed by the colour.