09/24/2008
Boy George's Sobering Advice for George Michael: 'Get Yourself Clean'
Boy George appeared on Britain's The Alan Titmarsh Show, and had some advice for George Michael, who was arrested in a men's room last weekend for possession of crack cocaine and cannabis, and let off with a warning.
Said George: "I'm sober now - I don't drink or take drugs and I can see that it's chaotic and miserable. I watch it from the outside and say, 'God I was there.' I made a decision last year to hve no more of that. That was it for me...I do sympathise with George... you need perspective and the only way to do that is to get away from your drug problems and get yourself clean."
He added: "If I was going give advice to George Michael, I'd say you're very lucky to do what you do and get paid for it, as we all are. You've really got to get a perspective and get away from drug problems and get yourself clean and you begin seeing things in a much more sensible way...I do sympathize with him, I do. I don't want to sit here and make laughs about him and point the finger because it wouldn't be right.
George Michael was seen packing his bags and leaving London with boyfriend Kenny Goss yesterday. Said a witness: "They looked like they were going away for some time judging by all the luggage."
The clip is sideways, sorry...AFTER THE JUMP...
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Just last year? Boy George seems to "finally" get clean and sober EVERY year.
Posted by: Desca | Sep 24, 2008 11:35:31 AM
Here is a non sideways version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0mk78QrUWE
Both Georges are amazing, I wish them both the best with their personal issues.
Posted by: Just Nick | Sep 24, 2008 11:41:52 AM
I am glad Boy George appears to be done with his carping toward George Michael. I have long been fond of Boy George (not so fond of George Michael) and I hope he can maintain this newfound positivity. His music has never faltered (akin to George Michael) but staying a fan through the decades has proven to be challenging - drugs and drink kept him showcasing his worsts instead of his bests for far, far too long.
Posted by: martymartymarty | Sep 24, 2008 12:24:32 PM
Perhaps Boy has relapsed a few times during his battle to stay clean. It doesn't serve much to judge him - there but for the grace, as they say....
And I think it's great that he's reached out to Georgie. I love them both and wish them the best.
Posted by: banjiboi | Sep 24, 2008 12:26:51 PM
I think I found my favorite new name, Alan Titmarsh.
Posted by: Okie | Sep 24, 2008 2:52:57 PM
It's actually TITCHmarsh, which I think is even better!
Posted by: sexyback | Sep 24, 2008 4:25:19 PM