Olly Alexander Quotes

I've got a tough act to follow.

Ordinarily during the stage of your life when you're going through your adolescence and you're completely awkward and uncomfortable, the rest of the world isn't watching you with bated breath. It's different when you're an actor and you choose to work your way through that period because it only makes it worse.

It's getting harder as I get more known. Even though it's my break, I couldn't really go out and get drunk - because people expect you to be training and getting up early. But I'm not bothered about missing out on normal teenage things.

Being star kids, there are certain expectations to live up to. There's a certain pressure from the public. And, if your film doesn't work, it's even worse.

Since we were getting a lot of love from fans, that means we have to try to meet their expectations. This was mentally giving the members a very hard time.

To be honest, when I can feel that a lot of people are watching me, I get a little scared, but at the same time, it inspires me.

To reach the biggest club in the world where there are millions of fans and a lot of pressure was a brutal change.

I had a rough year, my first year at Man City, a big club for a big transfer fee. There was a lot of talk, a lot of pressure, and I didn't think I was being spoken about in a fair manner.

I can feel this pressure of living up to the expectations of people. I hope I can fulfill it.

Obviously, making my debut at such a young age, people put a lot of pressure on you.

When I went into high school, I don't know why - because I've been performing since I was little - but I think it was just the pressure of being somewhere so different, and I already stood out because I had an accent, and everyone always wanted you to talk, that I kind of shied away from singing a bit.

I guess I like the attention... well, I mean, I don't mind it. Sometimes it can be a lot. I deal with it, though.

I put a lot of pressure on myself.

I've got used to being on 'The Chase' and keeping nice and calm and that feels like comfort now compared to being in the spotlight and being on stage.

Being in a career and going from highlight to highlight and playing a lot of matches you go through it and think it's normal when you play in front of 60,000 and you almost want to vomit in front of every game.

Playing live is one thing. Playing under a microscope is another.

I'm having a tough time coping in showbiz. I'm absolutely terrified of it. Each time you walk out, somebody wants to click a picture.

I remember, playing in college especially, I cried in almost every game I played. I just felt so much stress and pressure that I was letting everyone down if I didn't score a goal or win the game. I carried that weight with me into every game.

Being the headliner is only more pressure if you're not very good.

Growing up, I was often put under a lot of pressure. Being an athlete, I've been dealing with pressure for a long time.

Being in the public eye puts you in a fix, and people are always wanting to know what you are up to.

I couldn't deal with the fame, the pressure and everything else.

There's always people watching you, no matter who you are or who you're playing for.

Reality shows can put a lot of stress on you.

Broadway is intimidating. Don't think it's not.