Celebrities at the 2014 BRIT Awards

The transcript discusses a conversation about a young artist's age and the surprise it caused. The speaker shares their own experience of writing famous songs at a similar age and the doubts they faced. Despite initial skepticism, the speaker's work is now considered classic, and they enjoy collaborating with modern artists.

What was the speaker's age when he wrote some of his famous songs?

• 30-31 years old

• 18-19 years old

• 24-25 years old

• 20-21 years old

What was the main criticism the speaker faced during his early career?

• His songs were too long

• He wasn't considered worthy of working with famous artists

• His music was too experimental

• He didn't perform live often enough

Which famous artists did the speaker mention in relation to the criticism he faced?

• Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson

• Elton John and Freddie Mercury

• Madonna and Prince

• Diana Ross and David Bowie

How does the speaker describe the songs he created in his early career now?

• Overrated

• Outdated

• Underrated

• Classics

Which modern artists does the speaker praise for their talent?

• The Chainsmokers and Marshmello

• David Guetta and Tiësto

• Avicii and Disclosure

• Calvin Harris and Zedd