Boy George has admitted he struggled to figure out how to lead a ''normal life'' at the height of his fame with Culture Club in the 80s.
The 55-year-old singer, has revealed he spent years working out how to have a ''normal life'' while balancing being a celebrity.
''It's all fun at the beginning because you're being carted everywhere in limousines and trucks and then when you start wanting to go out in the real world, it doesn't quite work.
"It takes years to get your head around how to have some sort of normal life whilst also enjoying the spoils of being Boy George.
"I think I've got that balance now. If someone comes up and wants a selfie, I'm not going to be rude or hostile or arsey. I just pull a silly face. If in doubt: pout.''
The Karma Chameleon singer, who has made headlines in the past for his drug problems and legal issues, says he wishes people would stop bringing it up old news.
"I'm nine years sober in February, just short of a decade, so there's got to be a point where it's like, 'Move on, I have.'
''I unceremoniously f***ed things up myself. There was a point, nine years ago, where I said to myself, 'You really f***ed things up, and you've really got to fix it, and you can fix it.' I knew it would take time, but I really believed it.''
George, who this week was confirmed to be joining The Voice Australia as a judge, admits he's always been optimistic, otherwise he'd be dead.
''No, I've always been positive. I wouldn't still be here if I wasn't.
"I think you're always who you are, but life distracts you, particularly because of fame - everybody treats you different, therefore you end up with a distorted idea of who you are," he added.
