Sam Smith: On a long journey to self-acceptance

"I've always found it hard to be on stage in front of people in any capacity, but there's obviously still an insecure person in me who needs - who really needs - the applause."

No-one would deny it's been a big year for Sam Smith.

First, the 27-year-old pop star came out as non-binary, a decision that prompted both praise and confusion from the public and media. Then they delayed their much-anticipated third album, To Die For, due to the pandemic, making the decision to scrap the title to avoid any disrespect.