Summary of Liam’s interview on Table Manners Podcast
Main points talked with Jessie Ware and her mother:
HUGOxLiamPayne campaign and how that partnership started;
Liam explained the diet and working out process he has to go through when he works on the campaigns. Also a mention about how it was like to work with Mert and Marcus;
Underwear campaign is coming soon, maybe even in November, with Stella Maxwell. Liam even told some details about the photoshoot;
Liam explained how his parents, mainly Geoff, were always supportive of him singing and how he chose his song for the X-Factor audition;
Liam talked a lot about his mental health and how it affected him during the One Direction days.Â
He also mentioned his anxiety and how he had to take some time after One Direction went on hiatus to learn what he liked and wanted to do. Also mention of him getting help from a therapist;
He teased a project he is going to be involved in with other people concerning mental health;
He talked a little bit about his friendship with the One Direction boys. He referenced Niall, Harry and Louis;
Album might be coming in December this year although he doesn’t know for sure;
Liam also talked about the writing process and how he finds it hard to write songs for himself versus writing songs for the band. There are some mentions of a possible music section with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie;
There are some mentions of how Liam had to learn how to love singing again;
He talked about the pressure he has been going through because of the numbers/stats of his singles since the release of Strip That Down. There are some mentions of what his team expects in terms of success compared to want Liam is expecting;
To quote him “We’ve been doing good” concerning his solo career;
While asked about touring he said that it’s still something he isn’t sure about. That he is happy just performing around the world in different type of concerts because it takes the pressure away;
Liam also shared his ideal meal and discussed some restaurants in London that he loves. He revealed that he still cooks Sunday dinner and that he learnt how to cook with Geoff;
There are a lot of mentions of the music industry and how Liam deals with social pressure and being famous;
Liam also revealed that he is thinking about adding more tattoos to his collection;
Jessie and Liam talked about Wolverhampton and Liam shared a curiosity about him making an appearance on Peaky Blinders to portrait Billy Kimber, but he was too young to play the character;
He discussed his karaoke songs choice and how he doesn’t like to do it because he feels pressured and it might end up on Youtube;
Major trigger warning for alcohol references since Liam discusses how he used to be drunk a lot on concerts and while writing songs.
These are just some talking points of the Podcast. We advise you to listen to the whole thing since there are some really good insights into Liam’s work and the music industry. Also Liam has a good chemistry with Jessie and her mom! Listen to the podcast here.Â
