Even if someone thinks there's a mistake I've made on the piano, to me it's not a mistake; it's how it's meant to be.
Benjamin ClementineThe real self is who you are when you're at home, when you're comfortable, and the false self is what you're pretending - and the reason you pretend is because you want to create a character for the surroundings you're within.
Benjamin ClementineSome people are saying that my music is not for Burberry, it's not for fashion. I know where they're trying to go but if you're saying my music is only for deprived and sad people, then you're not helping me and you're not helping yourself. It's meant to be for everyone.
Benjamin ClementineThere's a part in every person that has a fake self. We've had this since infancy due to our parents and our upbringing.
Benjamin ClementineOn-stage, I definitely want to use my real self because I'm singing to people who believe in what I'm singing, and I believe in what I'm singing, but they shouldn't be fooled because we all have fake selves and it's in there somewhere. It's not pretending to hurt somebody; it's just something that comes out of me, from my experience.
Benjamin Clementine