Boy George Interview

Boy George Interview
What can you tell me about your new album and songs?
I’m keen to record a track with a New York singer called Coby Koehl, he’s someone I’ve just encountered and he has an amazing jazz and gospel voice. He’s as special as Amy Winehouse for me right now and I think he’s also Jewish so you could say he’s the male Amy! I will soon be releasing a dance compilation of all the work I have done with dance producer Kinky Roland. It will include a few new tracks and some hidden gems. Kinky and I have been working together for about twelve years so it will be quite comprehensive and eclectic. I will be including some of The Twin tracks.
- “Spoiling…” style reminds me some “Taboo” songs. Do you think that play could comeback someday?
Yeah, ‘Spoiling it’ has a real Taboo flavor but obviously because I’m working with Comic David Hoyle some of the lyrics have a darker and more comical edge. David often describes the gay scene as ‘A slow burning suicide cult’ hence my using that line which is probably more Morrissey than Boy George! I guess Taboo will surface again, there is always interest in reviving it but we are in tough economic times so who knows? I would love to see it back on stage, there is talk of a French production which would be interesting!

-What do you think about the new “divas” like Lady Gaga and Lily Allen?
I think they are both producing great pop and they also have a strong sense of style. I prefer them to most of the other female acts around, although no one quite touches Beth Ditto for attitude and style. I like La Roux as well.

- Recently you had tea with Jon. How was that meeting? Could be another collaboration with him like in “After the love”?
No plans for anything beyond being civil and friendly. Jon and I have such a history and we live quite close to each other so it’s nice to catch up from time to time. I’m good friends with Jon now and I prefer it that way. It’s very grown up!
- What do you think about long term relationships? Do you have hope to find a partner? Do you still believe in love?
Love, like life, is something that happens while your busy making other plans. Of course love is the ultimate but physical pleasure is also important so until I encounter the next big love of my life I will keep myself busy, if you know what I mean! I try to be more realistic about things these days rather than having foolish expectations. I will always be a hopeless romantic.
- Have you considered the option to adopt or you don’t see yourself as a father?
No, I think I’ll leave that to the professionals!
- Did you have the chance to meet Michael Jackson or the closest meeting was when you were in Leigh´s costume in London and you run the limousine?
Sadly, that’s the closest I ever got to meeting Michael Jackson, I wish I had met him although I can’t imagine what it would have been like! I always thought he was amazing as a singer and performer, one in a million, a billion. As a kid he was such a beauty and he just tore himself apart. His death is such a tragedy and after all the pain he experienced I just hope he has found peace in the arms of the lord. I think we will be hearing stories and watching dramas unfold for years but at least he won’t have to suffer anymore of the media bullshit!

- Usually when you take distance from your daily life, you can see your life from other side. When you were in prison, could you see the things in a different way and could you have any conclusions?
That’s such a huge question to answer and I can’t see how answering it would serve me in any way. Prison is such a waste of time but I tried to get through it with dignity and I feel I was successful. I’m very good at getting over things, I’ve learnt that I have incredible reserve in times of crisis. The most touching thing was the amount of love and support I received from my family, my friends and from thousands of strangers. I know that many people love me it was quite overwhelming but I no longer take it for granted. Every letter I received in prison made me cry but not out of self-pity. I was so moved by the level of compassion. I’m only interested in focusing on my music and being creative. I don’t have any interest in being a professional criminal or in talking about prison. I will write about it at some point but not for some years!
- Before Taboo, there was a possibility to do a movie about your life. Is this possibly yet?
People who ask to do documentaries or films about me always want to focus on the tragedy and drama. They always promise to talk about my music but it always ends up being a tale of woe. So I don’t think it’s a good option for me. Right now I’m being offered lots of cash to tell my story but I shall just do it through my music!
- In a recent radio interview you said that the temptation to take drugs were mainly in clubs. Have you considered not to DJ anymore to stay clean or it's not necessary?
I have to live my life as normal. I have no interest in chemicals these days, the party is well and truly over as far as drugs are concerned. You have to take each day as it comes and be grateful for each clean day. I will DJ because I love it but there will be no more drugs. EVER!!!

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