#12jan18

Obviously I was incredibly fond of [One Direction] and had a good relationship with them and their team. We had the support of [manager] Richard Griffiths in buying into the idea that we’re going to be three singles deep before we release the album, and he’s going to go around the world three times and try to touch those fans. Niall is really a unique young man, who’s developed a great relationship with the whole company. He’s beloved at this label.

There’s a vulnerability and an authenticity about it. The band’s fans could relate to that. Those transitions [from boy band to solo star] aren’t easy.

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