I started writing when I was, like, eleven. We couldn't afford private lessons, so I had to teach myself how to sing through recording songs on GarageBand. Keiynan Lonsdale More Quotes by Keiynan Lonsdale More Quotes From Keiynan Lonsdale If you truly love something, fight for it every day, as long as it makes you happy. Keiynan Lonsdale make-you-happyfightinglong Don't ever deny yourself a chance at your dreams. We're all meant for great things, but not everyone believes that can happen. Keiynan Lonsdale chancedreambelieve Sometimes I fall into the trap of keeping too much to myself, but I think it's important to preserve certain things, it leaves something to the imagination. Keiynan Lonsdale imaginationfallthinking If you're gonna take in the love, you've gotta take in the hate. Or at least recognize it. Keiynan Lonsdale hatelove-you You have to go through tough experiences and go through some battles, in order to be stronger. Keiynan Lonsdale strongerbattleorder I'm living for myself, everything I do is to achieve my goals, so I'd love to stop caring so much about what I want by then and maybe focus on a bigger picture. Keiynan Lonsdale focuscaringgoal I was the youngest of the house that I grew up in, so I feel like as the youngest you have it pretty good. At the same time, I guess I required a lot of attention, being afraid of so many different things. So I was never seeking attention; I wanted the opposite. I just knew that when I saw Michael Jackson on the television screen once, it was, like, "That's it! That's what I'm doing for the rest of my life." I never questioned that. Keiynan Lonsdale differenthouseattention I don't really know anything about fashion, I just kind of wing it and do what I want at the time. Keiynan Lonsdale fashionwantwings Michael Jackson has been my idol since before I could even walk. Keiynan Lonsdale has-beenswalksidols I respect anyone who achieves something that countless others have dared to try before and failed. Keiynan Lonsdale achievetrying America was always a huge goal, if not the goal. I always wanted to move to America. I always wanted to come here and see what opportunities were around. I really only got a couple of auditions a year when I was in Australia, for acting work. Keiynan Lonsdale coupleopportunitymoving Sydney is full of the craziest and most talented artists of all kinds. Keiynan Lonsdale craziestkindartist I love music. I seriously cannot wait until the day comes that I get to perform around the world for people, I've wanted to do that my whole life. Keiynan Lonsdale waitingpeopleworld I've had down periods in the past few years where I haven't been writing or working on music, and during that time something always felt like it was missing, but when I bring it back into the equation, everything in my life makes sense again. As corny as that sounds. Keiynan Lonsdale writingpastyears In terms of being Australian, I think a big part of it is the determination to prove yourself, just like Aussie actors. Keiynan Lonsdale actorsdeterminationthinking I didn't grow up with my dad so I don't know much at all about my heritage. Keiynan Lonsdale heritagegrowing-updad I live in a one bedroom apartment by myself which is cool. I like to have my stuff exactly where I want it, so living alone is good for me. Keiynan Lonsdale bedroomwantstuff I always find time to hang with friends at least once a week or just watch TV and play video games. The combination of Netflix and food is just the best. Keiynan Lonsdale netflixgamesplay Aussie culture is pretty relaxed in general, but at the same time people know how to work really hard to go above and beyond what's expected of them. Keiynan Lonsdale above-and-beyondculturepeople If you really are passionate about it, you're just going to find a way to make it happen. Keiynan Lonsdale findyoumake-it-happenway
