Tinie Tempah's Quotes

I'm starting to think about my life, thinking about where I'm going to be in three years time: who I'm going to be with, where I'm going to be situated myself.

If I go to an awards ceremony, I wear a suit, of course I do. I am proud to be there. If there are young kids looking at pictures of me, I want them to feel that they should long for the opportunity to go somewhere really smart and wear a beautiful suit, rather than to reject that.

My glasses are from Cutler & Gross. They're not prescription: I just love wearing them. I used to wear Ray-Ban a lot and then I realised that a lot of the things I've started going for are a little bit more refined. I liked the fact that I was supporting a British brand, somebody I could have a relationship with and people that I could talk to.

Playing someone drum 'n' bass for the first time in 'Pass Out' - they're like, 'Oh my God, what is this?' I'm having a lot of fun and a good time showcasing the music.

The way everyone in London is right up against each other makes it very real to you growing up, the fact that people have different lives to you. And that causes problems; of course it does.

There's this other girl called Lykke Li from Sweden - I really want to collaborate with her, that'd be great. Obviously Kanye West as well, and Drake would be pretty amazing.

When I was about 14 I remember thinking when it came to proposing to my future girlfriend, I'd make a CD with all her favourite songs and a message that said, 'Will you marry me?' Shows you what a romantic I was. No one listens to CDs any more. It's all about iTunes.

When you look at the Lady Gagas of the world, or the Jay-Zs, or the Black Eyed Peas, these are people who have one album release and it's a worldwide one.

You have to do a show, an interview, you've got to go straight back on the road to another location, make a track and edit things like footage etc. It's non stop. I really respect the hustle and work rate of Chipmunk, as well as N-Dubz and Tinchy Stryder.

Hopefully, young people will see that you can be young and make the sacrifices to follow your dreams.

A lot of young people have all these aspirations but many of them don't believe they're possible.

Artists take on an alias that's suitable for their style of music. Everyone had a nickname when they were younger.

At the end of the day, I'm a human being and I just think that's what it is. Challenging stereotypes by just being who I am.

At the end of the day, you sign a record deal and you understand where it could go if you had the right song.

Every generation that comes from this family has to do better than the last.

Fashion Week is surprisingly very short. At least the actual runway shows are.

Grime is a particular style of music. You've got electro, funk and garage; grime is its darker side. It's constantly evolving.

I actually remember celebrating National Poetry Day at school; I remember having to write and read a load.

I definitely believe in God.

I don't want to achieve less than my mum and dad.

I feel like I'm indirectly showing people, not that there's another way, but just that if you really have a dream, you should try and give it a go.

I like to think I don't make music for ignorant people.

I pray as much as possible.

I think it's imperative to have faith or religion, because it's good to have morals, to be kind to others.

I think when you come to Australia you immediately get the sense of fitness and taking care of yourself and being healthy, and it really shows.

I'm a big fan of Paco Rabanne's 1 Million.

I'm a bit of a mummy's boy.

I'm actually going to the gym, working on getting not fatter, just a bit bulkier.

I'm merely a fan of fashion from high end to streetwear, from Nike to Comme des Garcons.

I'm so down to earth, I'm bringing gravity back.

I've definitely done something that's made my mum and dad forever proud.

I've seen how much effort has to go into a tour, the performance and also how to look after yourself, not just physically, but mentally too.

If people are not listening to you as individuals, it's always good to get together and make a stand for something.

Music has no race. It appeals to everybody.

The three-year-old who lies about taking a cookie isn't really a liar after all. He simply can't control his impulses. He then convinces himself of a new truth and, eager for your approval, reports the version that he knows will make you happy.

Many working mothers feel guilty about not being at home. And when they are there, they wish it could be perfect. This pressure to make every minute happy puts working parents in a bind when it comes to setting limits and modifying behavior.

Be aware that the more often a child hears the word no, the greater his need to say no himself.

The child who acts unlovable is the child who most needs to be loved.

Anytime you have a difficult encounter with your child, there is a good chance that at least one of these factors is bringing out the worst in him or her: transitions, time pressure, competition for your attention, conflicting objectives.