'Happy' sensation Pharrell Williams has revealed that people should be striving to become their own personal legends rather than trying to emulate the successes or achievements of others.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the hitmaker explained that he doesn't look to others for inspiration and instead uses the potential of his own experience to drive himself further and keep himself motivated.

The superstar confessed: "I don’t live my life to top anything, I don't think anyone should. I think you should just live to enjoy yourself and dive deeper. You dive deeper into what is your own personal legend and odyssey and where that takes you."

Williams added: "If you're open, then every moment is like completely a gift and the question is, what are you going to be with this moment right now?"

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