Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music. Ed Sheeran doesn’t think his life is all that interesting.

Ed Sheeran has played gigs in the largest venues all over the world, collaborated with major pop and hip-hop stars (Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Stormzy) and had his songs streamed tens of ...