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    Sam Smith has become the breakout artist of 2014, conquering charts across the world, picking up an array of trophies and celebrity fans along the way. You could say it was a dream come true, but for Smith, he says that he always knew that he’d make it.

    After signing with his first manager over 10 years ago, before finally releasing “In the Lonely Hour” last May, his debut soared straight to the top of the Official U.K. Albums Chart and landed in the top five in 11 countries across the globe so far.

    The 22-year-old star is proving his worth in the music industry after it was revealed that he was nominated for a total of four prizes at the 2014 MOBO Awards. It was confirmed last week that Smith was nominated in the categories for Best Male, Best R&B/Soul, Best Album and Best Song (“Stay With Me”).

    This week, Smith has spoken in a new interview and confessed that he’s never really doubted that he would become a success.

    Speaking with the Sunday Times, the star revealed that he always believed in himself and knew that he was good enough to be a big name.

    Smith explained to the publication: “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 open. That’s when you get into the Amy Winehouse situation, when people just want to know all your business.”

    He went on to say: “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.”

    (SD-Agencies)