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Critics or musicians who attack me are jealous of my success and the fact that I make people feel so happy.

It's all about your determination, I think, as much as anything. There are a lot of people with talent, but it's that determination.

I'm vulnerable to criticism. Any artist is, because you work alone in your studio and, until recently, critics were the only way you'd get any feedback.

Some critics are stimulating in that they make you realise how you could do better, and those are valued.

I'm not everybody's cup of tea. But sometimes criticism can be hurtful. Be respectful. I'm a good piano player, I can sing well, I write good songs. If you don't like it, fair enough. But give me a break.

There is no such thing as talent. There is pressure.

Talent is being able to please people.

Criticism is always hard to take - we musicians are sensitive. It's always hard when someone says something negative - but you try to learn to just let it roll off and not worry about it.

It's difficult to not be able to just be yourself without criticism in any position, whether you're in high school, college, or this industry.

You need a lot of effort and talent to produce greatness.