I'd had a pretty clear idea from a very early age what he was trying to leave behind.

The family was quite poor, and from an early age he had to work to help out his mother.

He had an interest in music from a young age.

Music has played an important role in his life from a young age.

From an early age, John had a love of music.

From a young age, he had a strong interest in music.

The system had been quite clear to him from an early age.

He was involved in public life from a young age.

He took an interest in music from an early age.

Music was a large part of his life from an early age.