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Nov 2020
51m 38s

Sam Smith

Fearne Cotton
About this episode

Start your week with this powerful chat with one of Britain's best singers. In this in-depth interview, Fearne talks to Sam about self-acceptance, pronouns, and making big decisions while you're in the public eye.

Sam's new album, LoveGoes, is out now.

Content warning: references to anorexia, body image, OCD

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