Sam Smith: I came out of the closet when I was four

SINGER Sam Smith tells Ellen he had no choice but to be open about his sexuality despite the risk to his career.

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Recording artist Sam Smith performs onstage at the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

SAM Smith has bigger plans than just representing the gay community.

“I want to be a spokesman for everyone,” the 22-year-old Stay with Me singer told Ellen DeGeneres.

“Ya know, straight people, gay people, bisexual. I don’t want to be limited.”

Honest ... Sam Smith accepts the award for favourite pop/rock male artist on stage at the 42nd annual American Music Awards on Nov. 23 in Los Angeles. Picture: AP

Smith, who will sing the next James Bond theme song, decided to come out shortly before the release of his debut album.

“I’m a singer and a songwriter,” he added.

“I get upset sometimes because I don’t talk about it too much. People say, ‘He doesn’t want to be a spokesman for the gay community.’ I do, of course I do.”

Although his sexuality is news to some, his mother knew the specifics when he was very young.

“I came out when I was like 4 years old,” quipped the blue-eyed soul singer.

“My mom said she knew when I was like 3. So I didn’t have to actually properly come out.”

Originally published as Sam Smith: I came out of the closet when I was four