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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

E226: Zara Larsson: I Want To Be More Famous Than Elvis & Beyonce!!

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

FlightStory

Society & Culture, Business, Education

4.613.2K Ratings

🗓️ 2 March 2023

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Zara Larsson is an international singer song writer, amassing over 18 billion streams across all major streaming platforms. Since she won a national televised talent contest in Sweden aged 10, Zara has always wanted to be "bigger than Elvis" and "more famous than Beyoncé." Saying the goal is ambitious is understating it, but she's single-mindedly pursued it ever since. Outspoken about her beliefs and uncompromising in her art - for Zara, there are no half-measures and no shortcuts. She's in the game to be the best. Zara is promoting her new single, "Can't Tame Her," which is out now. Her new album is nearly ready, too. In one of the most honest conversations we've had with a major public figure, Zara certainly doesn't hold back on how she got to where she is, and where she's headed next... Topics: Early years Desire to be famous Pressure as an artist Ambitions Life under the microscope Your struggles Being scared of death Public validation Being treated badly by men Advice to people who look up to you Your new album What does success look like for you in 10 years? The last guest's question Zara: Instagram - https://bit.ly/41CLRg3 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3kEkodn Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CXkF0d Twitter: https://bit.ly/3wBA6bA Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3z3CSYM Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/SBExclusiveCommun Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb

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0:00.0

I'm gonna be more famous than Elvis Presley Whitney and Beyonce.

0:04.0

Jesus Christ, what are your ambitions on this thing?

0:06.4

World domination.

0:07.7

Hahaha!

0:09.7

Oh, gosh!

0:11.2

Over 5 billion streams of worldwide.

0:13.7

In international pop star.

0:15.5

Woo!

0:17.6

Have you always wanted to be famous?

0:19.6

Since I first understood what fame was.

0:22.3

The hours on top of hours, on top of hours that I spend performing in the mirror.

0:27.2

I guess it does come back to some sort of wish for validation and just love.

0:32.9

I read this quote the other day, it was like, those that care about clapping also really care about the booze.

0:37.7

Mm-hmm.

0:38.9

Can you relate?

0:39.5

It's almost like the self-harming thing.

0:42.3

Especially I think I am looking for that like negativity if I have a bad day.

0:47.5

I think I also base a lot of myself worth and self-esteem on how well I am performing.

0:54.0

The fact that I want to prove to people I don't know.

0:58.1

It's a bit tough, isn't it?

1:00.0

Yeah.

1:00.8

Who's opinion could hurt you the most?

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