Aimée: ‘I thought that I would have to be size zero to be successful’

‘I thought that I would have to act a certain way, write about certain things, essentially kiss ass in the industry. You can succeed not doing that.’

Aimée. Pic: Ovie Etseyatse.

I grew up in Swords in Dublin. I had the best childhood. I had two loving parents that encouraged their kids to try new things. From a very young age, I was singing.

I think everybody’s born to be the people that they are. Although there are times when you hear horror stories and you’re like ‘What on God’s earth is the reason for this’ but I’d like to think we all have a purpose.