Sam Smith 'never doubted' that he would become successful

Sam Smith has revealed that he always thought he would become a success.

The Brit has emerged this year as one of music's rising acts, with his debut record 'In The Lonely Hour' proving a smash in the UK and the US.

Speaking in the weekend's Sunday Times, with 'Stay With Me' star said that he always held a belief that he was good enough to make it big.

Smith said: "I hate talking about it, because I feel really big-headed saying it, but I never doubted it would happen....I have that sort of drive because I want it so bad. But it's hard to be soulful and driven.

"The more famous you get, the harder it's going to be to be open. That's when you get into the Amy Winehouse situation, when people just want to know all your business. I hate the idea of not being able to sit on this bench right now. I want to be like Meryl Streep. You never see her in the papers."

Smith meanwhile was recently nominated for four MOBO Awards ahead of this year's ceremony on October 22.

He is up for the Best Male, Best R&B/Soul, Best Album and Best Song ('Stay With Me') prizes.

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