Boy George: 'life hasn't always been a nightmare

[Rickyscul]

you look great budy...'I'm in love all over again,

[Rickyscul]

you look great budy...

[AZUREGLIDE]

Give up drugs and become a porker.

[Cooper1970]

I am so thankful for the music Culture Club had made. Tremendous songs such as Time, Mr. Man, Stormkeeper, Reasons, United and Unfortunate Thing. Just to name a few!

[MsSmartiepants2]

Everyone is so quick to forgive George and slow to judge him. Everyone is so quick to judge Jon and so slow to forgive him. You say George is sincere and honest, but in this very interview he refuses to talk about what really happened with him and that escort. Why is that? I think George is honest when he can make someone else look bad, but not when the truth will make him look bad.

[MsSmartiepants2]

Sorry but I don't see the sincere George you see. He is just better at interviews than Jon. One day George says he hates Madonna and Elton, the next he's their biggest fan. That doesn't seem sincere to me. Jon isn't cold. He's just a typical shy reclusive Virgo who feels awkward talking about his feelings in public. He's private, not an exhibitionist like George.

[MsSmartiepants2]

So if Culture Club ever reunites. will you boo Jon off the stage? I hope George and CC never ever play a concert in South Korea because a judgmental jerk like you doesn't deserve them. You don't care about music just judging their relationship. Worry about your own life and relationships and leave Jon alone. He has suffered for his mistakes enough. Stop making him suffer more and more. Get some heart and some compassion.

[MsSmartiepants2]

One thing I dislike about a lot of gay men is they act all superior. They only care about other gay people. You side with George because he is gay. You think because Jon is straight he must be a monster and have no feelings. IT's not true. Us straight people feel pain just like you do.

I want to know when Jon will be punished enough for his mistakes. When he's dead? Will all you Boy George fans be happy then? You have to tear Jon down because you want George to look good.

[MsSmartiepants2]

You say Jon just cared about his career. Well. his career in the music business is over now. So he has paid for his mistakes. He had to give up what he loved forever. Is that fair? How has George paid for his? He still gets to perform and people like you worship him. No one gives a damn about Jon. Did you know Jon had a nervous breakdown and had to go to a clinic? I bet you are happy about that. Do you wish Jon well or are you happy he has no career and all kinds of problems?

[MsSmartiepants2]

Black Money is just a song. You are taking it too literally. So because George is a good singer and songwriter, he can say anything what he wants no matter who he hurts. Jon didn't just play drum machines, he also played real drums. It seems to me you are putting your personal experience on Jon. Judge your ex-boyfriends who you know not Jon. That's one thing I hate about gay men. They are so judgmental.

[mysticdark99]

boy george you still rock

[fiona333]

@JeSuisMonAmiPourTu I agree !00% You said it perfectly.

[fiona333]

And what George fails to acknowledge is it he who was caught up in celebrities and parties not the other members of CC, In an old interview, Jon talks about how George was becoming overexposed as far as going out, but George was too arrogant to listen to Jon. Jon was always a lot wiser than George.

[MsSmartiepants2]

@gabsylv Stop picking on Jon. It's wrong . I think Jon suffered a lot because of George but people can't see that because Jon is very private. George isn't as innocent as everyone thinks. I like George's music but I hate how he manipulates everyone to think he is always the innocent victim and Jon and everyone else is mean and horrible. When George and Jon met, George wasn't successful so why was it for career reasons?

[gabsylv]

think "Black Money" explains it well, musical ammo aimed square at Jon. George can bitch with impunity cos he was the creative genius. Jon managed well but played drum machines. Of course both sides were part of the problem, but G has *never* been characterized as *insincere*. Jon was so obviously a player. You can see how cold and distant he is to G whenever the camera is rolling, yet he hams to the camera at every opportunity. Yuck! Gay men who have been there know.

[irshgrl500]

@MsSmartiepants2 What is your problem? You and Diatribe should find an audience, elsewhere. How are your snotty comments any better? Please! This is a BOY GEORGE Interview, not an open opportunity to puff up Jon and BASH George! Grow up, and move on for heaven sakes; George has!

[MsSmartiepants2]

@irshgrl500 He talks about Jon in the interview so why can't we mention Jon. You just want to sweep everything bad George has done and said under the rug and pretend it never happened. Start dealing with reality and be honest. Fans to this day still badmouth Jon. It's not right how Jon's reputation was ruined and destroyed. I will move on when fans stop badmouthing Jon.

[MsSmartiepants2]

@irshgrl500 Oh like George likes to puff himself up and bash Jon, Madonna and Elton at every opportunity. George is let off the hook far too easily.

[fiona333]

George says he has mutual respect for his new band. But I'd like to ask him why can't he respect Jon, Mikey and Roy as the lovely people and talented musicians they are instead of putting them down all the time. The other members of CC have always loved and cared for him, but he gave them nothing but the back of his hand.

[fiona333]

George won't do a 30th anniversary tour. He'd have to give up the money from his dj gigs. He's too selfish to do that. George always puts his needs above those of the other members of CC. He just wants to keep all the money and attention for himself. He really thinks he's better than the other members of CC, but he's not.

[perpetual61]

On June14,1961 George Alan O'dowd Aka Boy George was born. The Most Unique and Beautiful Person ever to come into the World. Happy 49th Birthday Georgie Keep Blessing us with your Talent.

[avedisGR]

i love you george

[tranceangel8]

Culture Club might reunite again, even if just for a short time. But I do like this interview although George does hold back a little about certain things. Mind you, it's rather personal and I wouldn't want to make it public either.

[111laurah]

your friend is kind of interesting.

[tjbedista]

I hope CC would reunite on their 30th anniversary!

[SweetDreams1430]

George you've done very well on the radio interview, you also look fresh and beautiful, I always like your personality, I learn a lot from you, please keep up the good work and don't change, keep healthy and shining.

[fiona333]

And why does CC have to wait until a 30th anniversary. They could do it now or even after the 30th. It's not fair that George is leaving the other members of CC and the fans hanging waiting for him to get in the mood.

[bjarneboy]

@fiona333 I keep reading your nagative comments everytime there is a new clip with George. Why do U keep looking at it if U hate George so much... Can U emagine how annoying it is for other fans to always have to read your bitter comments? I wish U would just shut the fuck up and move on...

[fiona333]

The same way all of you Boy George fans go to every video of Jon Moss and attack him over and over again? I think you all need to feel the way I have year after year when someone I care about is ripped to shreds. I've had to read all your bitter comments about Jon and Madonna year after year.

[fiona333]

I'm glad this interviewer pushed George and asked real questions. George had a problem with being challenged.

I"m glad the interviewer wasn't intimidated by George or his publicity team

[bjarneboy]

@fiona333 And I would be glad if U would stop your bitter comments ...

[fiona333]

Why should George not be asked about the fact that he committed a violent crime against another human being?George wants to wave a magic wand and make all the negative things go away. Life doesn't work that way. We are all the sum total of our experiences both good and bad.

[POISENMIND2]

Good interview!

[rory997]

interesting how he said he had to make the decision to quit drugs. Law Enforcement didnt play a part it would seem?

[ExoticCreature69]

The very nature of 'addiction' means that the individual has to WANT to change. Often it doesn't make any difference how bad things are going in your life. I'm sure though being imprisoned (and events leading up to that point in his life) was the catalyst for George.

[rory997]

@ExoticCreature69 I would certainly agree that the route to kicking an addiction is greatly enhanced if the addict makes the decision to change. Enforced treatment is less likely to work (if at all). Law enforcement to control drugs would also appear to be ineffective. we clearly need a different approach to drugs - putting people in prison isnt working (although Boy George went to prison for a violent offense which is fair enough)