Boy George Exclusive: Meet The Real George O'Dowd

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[@frankieshane]

this man is still utterly fascinating 32:57

[@guidedmeditation2396]

When you have fifty million dollars you can wear any kind of hat you like. Its good to see George looking happy. His talent has brought so much pleasure to the world. I hope he is living his best life now.

[@wilmatitzgreaux5086]

What beautiful soul!!!!

[@juliethompson7717]

A trailblazer...very brave.

[@joannemonks3648]

Love this man. He has never forgotten his roots. Articulate, intelligent and a true survivor. ❤

[@appymarley]

Who knew that George would become the wise old owl...he has lived a life and gives good advice

[@aaronjennings8385]

With names like karma chameleon, his music might have given it away

[@samdasilva1914]

Are you forgetting when he was sentenced to 15 months jail for fasely imprisioning a male escort, handcuffing him to a wall and beating him with a chain?

[@aaronjennings8385]

@samdasilva1914 I didn't know that. Makes sense.

[@juliastruckingcafetrcknnewshr]

He's very intelligent! The media and society was too busy painting him into a corner and judging him.

[@sufyanlowel4631]

​@@samdasilva1914 Well, he's not from the royal family and served his sentence honestly.

[@justjwilldo]

George is the kinda guy you could bring into your home for a cuppa and chat about anything and everything! Lovely sweet man 😊

[@teresita.lozada]

I can listen to George for long hours. He always have something interesting to say. Bless him and....I LOVE HIS JACKET.

[@PS-ru2ov]

same i would love to meet him and have coffee with him

[@merightin]

He's fab and yes, so is his crazy jacket...and matching shoe laces!!

[@teresita.lozada]

@@merightin I just found out on Facebook that the jacket was made by George's brother Kevin.

[@lisasafiullah8774]

​I was thinking it could be made do maybe niceon a denim jackete​@teresita.lozada

[@rsoubiea]

He has a reputation for being difficult. I think he shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

[@merightin]

I'm 67 and have always had alot of time for Boy George....I love his honesty....he's a trailblazer

[@pfranks75]

I love Boy George’s music, you can call his hits timeless classics. I just up he gets royalties.

[@angelaregan475]

I bet the rent boy he abused and chained up doesn't have time for him.

[@llanfairpwyllgogogoch1279]

a lot*

[@MissFlight-q8f]

@@angelaregan475Stop being offended by proxy on every comment. It's coming across as pathetic now

[@samdasilva1914]

He certainly was, as far as I am aware none of the 80´s singers have yet to have been arrested and convicted for falsely imprisoning anyone and beating them with a chain.

[@ananimity7332]

My brother introduced me to Boy George by playing his songs in his room. I heard it and went to his room to ask him "Wow who is this?". I've loved Boy George since then! Every time I heard his voice in "Do They Know It's Christmas" I would get goosebumps. I would love to meet him! My brother died when he was only 34 so whenever I hear Boy George I smile because it reminds me of my brother. Thank you for the smiles George!

[@Ninetysixgal]

Love ur story 😊

[@ananimity7332]

@@Ninetysixgal Thank you so much

[@Ninetysixgal]

@ananimity7332 so welcome 😊

[@soniajones2575]

What a great guy. He is so real and has come so far with his understanding of life.

[@htownjesse]

Hasn't he? I've been watching and following him from the very beginning and I'd like to think I've "grown up" as well. He's always been so fantastic and becomes more so with time.

[@danaleanne38]

Wasn't he charged and found of kidnaping a guy and .S.A. him.

[@samdasilva1914]

I am sure that the male escort who he chained to a wall and beat with a metal chain, has a different view.

[@meatball1974]

LOOVE his laugh. What a fascinating and REAL person he is.

[@angelaregan475]

A real sex abuser who served time

[@rubytuesday2564]

​@@angelaregan475 Yes. Amazing isn't it. There is more to this creature too.

[@marclawrence66]

He does have the best laugh!

[@brockit79]

"Be more conscious and less self conscious" love this Boy George.

[@Sugarcrunchasmr2020]

I’ve randomly met him 2xs in Dublin years ago and he’s really chill and sweet . I love him

[@theresabarreras4775]

Boy George was a big part of the 80s. Wonderful talent from a wonderful decade. Miss those days.😢

[@BillieBailey-th3lc]

SO do I!

[@angelajanelomax5540]

I adore George just glad he has stayed around. He's wonderful ❤❤❤

[@christopher-wolter]

Boy George has nailed the balance of giving zero f**ks while giving his entire heart-a pillar of resilience, kindness, and unapologetic authenticity 🙌❤

[@johnandrade3773]

Well put. Couldn't put it better myself. He's in perfect balance.

[@colleenkerr4237]

I LOVED Boy George growing up. My mom would put in his records and my brother and I would dance around the house 4 hrs. I give ANYTHING to go back to those days. RIP to my brother😢

[@stevenbridgland3727]

I didn’t want this to end. What a lovely man and much safe advice. I grew up when he was emerging and being mezmerised.

[@Sean-me4fv]

I am so enjoying listening to George speak. He has such great depth, wisdom and insight. He is kind and warm and caring. He shares what he knows and he has such balanced and common-sense views on the world. Not to mention he writes amazing songs which will live on forever. He is an inspiration to me.

[@elainecoffey9000]

I adore this man. I love his talent, his kindness, his honesty, his sensitivity, and his beautiful and funny stories about his mother.

[@sufyanlowel4631]

I think that Boy George and Pet Shop Boys collaboration is pretty good one. And Boy George and Faithless collaboration too.

[@head_in_the_clouds]

He is a very interesting man who always has a lot to say. Very unique and intelligent . I have always enjoyed him as a performer. He is definitely an individual.

[@patti.j]

I’m a baby boomer and went to a lot of concerts in my day. I grew up on R&B but today I enjoy a range of all kinds of music. Music has no color. I say this, because I had the opportunity to see Boy George and Culture Club in San Antonio, TX back in the 80s and I will say it today, that was the BEST concert I ever attended in my entire life. I got the songs on my playlist today and will always enjoy his music. 🎶 An amazing entertainer.😊

[@gparkes4392]

Such an interesting person. Life through his eyes. Love it.

[@wjstephens4654]

I feel so sorry for you if that’s the best concert you’ve ever seen. Wow!

[@BadAssBradders]

My sister loved him, and as a straight kid growing up, I knew he was gay, but I was totally flabbergasted that he was such a nice and chilled guy, I was always told by my grandmother that "gay = evil", but Boy George was the opposite to this reality, I am so glad my sister introduced him to me, and as a result I grew up rejecting homophobia and to this day I respect the hell out of this guy. I saw him live in Majorica for my 18th Birthday back when he DJ'd and that night was such a wonderful experience. Thank you, Boy George!! You brought homosexuality into the world of normality. You really were revolutionary for many straight people like me, i hope you realise that xx

[@Oughut88]

I remember George in the late 70’s. Have always adored him. He’s a spectacular, magnificently gifted person.

[@lindalarsson1436]

2008 arrested for chaining escort to radiatir and beating him , George went to prison

[@sufyanlowel4631]

​@@lindalarsson1436in 1989 Bill Wyman married 13 yo girl and it has zero impact on his career

[@stevem-h3562]

He's a fascinating character, he really is. Very thought provoking.

[@martinlawrence8427]

Always admired George, great singer and trailblazer!

[@jilldowding-walker8066]

Imagine how difficult and stressful it would be to put on an act all the time. Exhausting! Right? George doesn’t waste his energy like that! What you see is what you get. An abundantly authentic, creative man! This was an especially great interview.

[@alanodowdgeorge1-gmail.com.]

Glad you do honey🎊

[@sufyanlowel4631]

Yes, he is the true one.

[@alanodowdgeorge1-gmail.com.]

@@sufyanlowel4631 Where are you from?

[@adorable_anarchy2]

I was a fan in the 80s but I think I’m a bigger fan with his recent stuff. Love the vibe and I love that he’s being true to himself.

[@ARCevents]

I always say that most people react rather than respond... and that responsibility is just the "ability to respond" (rather than react). Great interview George, thank you!

[@Seajunkie]

Wisdom.

[@TeaWithTambo]

55-year-old white American woman! A fan since the early 80's. Several of his songs are still on my playlist. I remember his videos on MTV when MTV was truly music television. I was mesmerized. We had KISS and 80's metal on this side of the pond, so Boy George's appearance wasn't shocking. He was just pretty. I love seeing him on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. My Irish brother from another mother. I would love to have an original work of art from him. That will never happen, but I can dream.

[@ManvasPachenko]

I've always liked George's personality from what we see of it. There's nothing fake about his personality. He's talks with honesty and without pretentiousness. He's certainly not egotistical, despite being an international icon of pop culture.

[@mariabuckley1749]

Fabulous conversation, thank you all ❤

[@Theclashcast]

I used to think Boy was the strangest coolest guy back in the 80s…and he was/is. He’s clearly a good man and helped me loads hearing his experience getting clean.

[@mirandaandrea8215]

George you've become a wise man! Absolutely on point with it all!

[@stacyward4309]

He was wise at 23, watch his interview with Phil Donahue in the early 80's

[@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453]

Except for saying being obsessed with something is the same as addiction. Being obsessed doesn't kill you and cause organ failure

[@loiteringwithintent461]

​@@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453😂😂😂😂 BRILLIANT SO TRUE. He is so full of shit

[@michaelstk2817]

Thanks George. I was just expecting to hear some stereotypical pop entertainer stories but you had some real pearls of wisdom to offer.

[@abbieblake6429]

Could listen to him all day. Beautiful soul ❤

[@hea7055]

Totally agree 🙂

[@alanodowdgeorge1-gmail.com.]

Adorable, Happy new year darling 🎊🎊

[@joellebrodeur1015]

I remember Boy George when I was a kid. He has such amazing eyes and they're unchanged.

[@ramdubla12]

GEORGE ! Wise words from a special soul, thank you for being you

[@nannettefreeman7331]

My great-grandmother LOVED Boy George! I moved to London for a music industry job in 1986, & she asked me if I could get his autograph for her. I couldn’t, so my boss signed an 8x10 glossy of him, & I sent it to her. No harm. No foul. Just a little white lie to make an old lady happy. She passed away in 1987 at the age of 93, her “autographed” photo of Boy George proudly displayed on the nightstand of her hospital room. ✌🏼

[@jabjab4434]

Beautiful 😘

[@kamigordon489]

Such a great gesture 🙌 she knows now that you loved her that much 👏😘

[@annemarieevans1807]

That’s so sweet 🙏

[@thenextdoorgardener]

This is beautiful!!! ❤ I love that you did that for her! ❤❤❤

[@valsummerfield3069]

He has always been REAL. I love listening to him and also play close attention to how he talks about his growth spiritually and as a person. ❤

[@roseaanodowd4105]

Same

[@roseaanodowd4105]

I cried when Amy Winehouse died..... Too

[@fiesta00]

LOVE YOU George and thanks for the SELFIES at The Retro Bar in London few months ago xx

[@mletter]

Boy george is such a good soul. So glad he's still around, What a treasure.

[@PaulWK1972]

Great interview, I'll never get tired of listening to him.

[@lauraleecreations3217]

I have always loved Boy George! Since elementary school, when I listened to him!❤❤❤❤ I'm 52!

[@alanodowdgeorge1-gmail.com.]

That is awesome am glad to have you to 🎊

[@edwinakemp8554]

George. You and your music allowed me to explore myself and survive my teenage years. You are endlessly fascinating and creative and I love you to bits!

[@janeymckay1966]

Since the first time I saw/heard George (growing up in post-punk England) I thought he was an authentic and sensitive person. he may well hate being called a national treasure, but that is what he is. Love you, Boy George/George ODowd, thank you for being you from the beginning. xx

[@someonehastosayit7921]

What a legend of a DJ if you ever had the pleasure of being in the same room as he played a set.👍😘

[@alanodowdgeorge1-gmail.com.]

Thank you 🎊

[@mya1958]

George is so eloquent and kind in interviews. This is wonderfully philosophical session. And of course love his laughter and unstoppable creativity ❤

[@E-Kat]

Eloquence is a rarity amongst singers or actors. I do realise it's unkind to say this, as it's not their fault. They're just wired differently. 😊

[@Ladymusicandnature]

BEST BOY GEORGE'S INTERVIEW EVER!!! Thank you George for your wisdom and your wonderful humour, you're such an inspiration in so many ways! Kisses from Italy❤

[@lianeatlarge]

Three grown men having a fascinatingly engaging conversation in three of the most uncomfortable looking chairs on this internet.

[@MrPoonomatic]

thought that too.

[@florence1395]

The first thing I thought 💭 was omg those chairs are weird & small & totally uncomfortable lol 😂

[@mariarucci78]

😂😂😂😂

[@chriswalford9228]

Three uncomfortable pouffes

[@JaneDoe-i1p]

That was the first thing I noticed too😂

[@RednailVal]

I’ve loved this guy since I was 11 or 12, I’m 53 now.

[@simonjohnson6581]

Love george.....always thought his voice was nice....and i admire his honesty

[@metafuel]

This is fantastic. Such a great human being. Thank you all for your work Edit: I'm ten years younger than Boy George, but look ten years older. A fantastic for 63. Damn

[@DeeperThinkingCommonSenseTv.]

Boy George is sharp,very intelligent and misunderstood and him speaking about being loyal really hit me,because i was loyal to people that wasn't loyal to me the same way,and it was from the same people that you would least expect,and it's scary that people are like that,i really enjoyed this interview,and seen so much of myself in what he was saying about his life,i needed to hear this interview.

[@tracimcmurray5244]

I play Culture Club vids and just get teary-eyed with nostalgia. And Boy George--his make-up then was so perfect. So ahead of its time. He expressed himself and challenged expectations and norms. His voice is uniquely him. You hear it and immediately know who it is. And with ALL of his adventures and recklessness throughout the decades, it delights me that he's still here! 😅❤ And now, still distinct, more polished, wiser and perhaps humbled, he's aged like a treasure.

[@CultureClubHistory]

Fantastic interview.... unfortunately George doesn’t get the credit he deserves.. he was true trailblazer, while being totally authentic... his new music is fantastic...

[@Shu-shani100]

I love Culture Club & Boy George❤. What a personality!! I hope I can meet him. He is sOoo connected to the universe🪐☮️♊️

[@jej2371]

I said it in 1981 and I'll say it again in 2025, I just love Boy George! He was the first person I saw that made me feel seen, for that I owe him a huge hug of gratitude. I'm beyond elated at how much work he has done on becoming such a mindful human. ❤❤

[@genevievekelly4998]

Gorge is so incredibly interesting to listen to

[@nickedwards212]

I'm so sorry George to hear about your mum bless her. 😢 💔

[@Flyingangelskevin]

Love boy George such a wise lovely man and let’s not forget how beautiful his singing voice is

[@farmingpoet]

This man should've been knighted a long time ago! A true artist, musician, human, freedom fighter, pioneer and so much more. He was an artist that everyone could listen to. His respect for his family and mother is inspirational. Peace & Light to this grand man.

[@nightskystudio1425]

Wow, this man has come a long way in understanding life and, even more important: understanding himself. Great interview!

[@ZenoWatson]

Love George, a creative powerhouse of a being!

[@philstrachan]

First time I ever bludged high school was when Culture Club came to Adelaide, South Australia. Loved George but then really went off him for many years. But we've all grown and I'm starting to like him again after this interview. He said some really wise things here.

[@JJV69]

I also left school to go to Rundle Mall with a teacher to see them. Got right to the bottom on the stairs where they were

[@philstrachan]

@JJV69 oh how awesome!!! We were at the back. It totally overwhelmed city officials (they didn't expect Beatles turnout). George opens his autobiography talking about Adelaide and the insane reaction! 🍻👍

[@philstrachan]

@JJV69 i was at Thorndon High - Adelaide foothills.

[@alanodowdgeorge1-gmail.com.]

@@philstrachan Thank you.🎊 where are you from?

[@davewills6121]

That guy speaks so much common sense, has always been interesting, and seems genuine and honest. great to see and hear.

[@Mindy14]

I Love Boy George, years ago I read Take it like a Man, and fell in love with him.

[@DiaryOfAGhost_StreetsOfTempe]

You Boy George were my first encounter with MTV at a friends house. Thank you for giving a whole generation the courage to be themselve. I appreciate you, and love your work. Then you fell and then you once again showed a whole generation how to be strong. I appreciate you and your work. Now you just are. Showing all of us how to carry on. I appreciate you and your work. Your courage, your strength, and your tenacity! All brilliant!

[@stephenfeldwick3271]

Absolutely brilliant interview - top man George - the voice of experience, talking a lot of sense 👏

[@Calmontheoutside]

Adore and so respect this man. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself George.

[@worksupermodel]

Huge Culture Club fan. This talk was helpful to me. I’m going through some big life changes and to know I can gather the lessons and keep moving rather than punishing myself on repeat allows me to live better.

[@amandam4148]

Georges book take it like a man is an amazing read. I've never laughed so much at reading! What a character and beautiful soul ❤

[@stephencleland6529]

Loved that, his laughter and personality are infectious. ❤

[@seattlebeard]

I'm a year older than George. While I wasn't a fan of his music, I've always admired his sincerity and candor. I recently took the time to listen his autobiography audiobook. Glad I did. ❤

[@portiamatthews9654]

Always ❤ Boy George.

[@maurafenlon8071]

I love this interview. Really lovely to see this side of George. He’s really a wonderful person.

[@cezartb]

Still love George, saw him in Wembley Arena in 84. Kisses from Brazil!

[@SueMcCullough-e5x]

Great interview. Really liked this side of Boy George. Lovely man, thank you ❤

[@brian.7966]

that's what I like about you two, you allow the people to talk without interruption.

[@MyFrankieee]

I had a crush on boy george as a teenager saw him twice in culture club conserts 🎉 i think he has come so far in life and is so down to earth and has real good emostinal intelligence still a fan of his ❤

[@eduardomartinezcaram5065]

I really enjoyed this interview! Thank you all for making it possible to see it 😊

[@chur_chur_fairygurl.aotearoa]

🙌Great interview. Very awsome person Boy George wow he's down to earth + cool Gemini. Love his clear cut truth, inspiring🎉❤💚

[@quartzmoon]

Great interview. I love listening to George. He's so brilliant and insightful. ❤️

[@RosieTime_]

I loved George since Colour By Numbers. I wore t-shirts, hung pics on the wall pasted to manila folders, and enjoyed the music as my harmonies of life at the time. The music was about being different, loving someone who doesn't love you, and feeling alone. Teenagers like me related to the angst, the excitement, the band, the music. Songs from back then still ring true today. So glad George is still with us. He has such a tender space in my heart and I still think he's fabulous. Dude, I'm an Aquarius.

[@Theeb_Almansouri]

Always loved him. He’s not just talented but got the smarts too!

[@smokeyeyeguy3760]

Excellent interview. You always get a great chat from George. It was nice to hear a wide variety of questions spanning so many eras. I didn't want it to finish 👍🏼

[@jasonburrow4530]

Nobody is perfect we have our moments we learn from and get better

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

What a legend George is. Thank you so much for the video. 😊

[@simoping]

Great voice... great character and seems like a proper nice guy.. Thanks George

[@stephss]

He was such a pivotal part of my lifes history. I was 11, and a sheltered autistic Canadian who watched way too much TV; and Much Music was New Music Magazine back then. I don't have many memories as a kid, but I remember seeing him, in all his fabulousness, in my brothers room I snuck into, so I can watch videos in colour. I've watched a few of my idols pass on now, being a midlifer. I'm happy to see that he is still thriving. Thanks for this.

[@fromkeajra]

I wondered why he was on my radar. He's Brian's friend ❤

[@creativitytalkin8057]

George has always been himself and true to what he does and he is a straight shooter and a hell of a talent!

[@DavidNPS]

I

[@donnawaldron3261]

He was one of the best in Do they know it's Christmas in 1984. The original and the best one.

[@Nadsicles]

Boy George is a top bloke👍

[@jackiewatt3566]

I could listen to Boy George for hours ❤

[@MS5145-cc]

What a very interesting & introspective interview! Boy George is so charismatic & intelligent, a beautiful person. I'm sure his mom is beaming down from heaven with pride! ❤❤ God bless you always Boy George & much success on your upcoming tour.

[@RenniefosterRF]

Great interview with a very important and endearing artist. Respect!

[@sallyfromlondon8593]

MAN George! The man has quite clearly learned so much over the years. Many years ago my Mum said what famous person would you like to have lunch/dinner with, just for a chat? I said Boy George - she was surprised as he wasn’t anywhere near an obvious for me. Can’t say that answer has changed. Listen and learn. Be optimistic, dig deep. 🥳

[@gswhite]

I think he is a legend! What a fantastic interview, open and honest. Brilliant

[@thegreenwoodelf8014]

So eloquently, still beautiful and a role model for me from my childhood 🙏🏻🙏🏻🫶🏻

[@alanodowdgeorge1-gmail.com.]

Thank you darling 🎊

[@anonnymous4684]

Interesting conversation. He always mentions Madonna in his interviews! I've always thought that fundamentally they're quite similar people.. They're both complex personalities who came from large, Catholic families, both wanted public adoration and then created it for themselves on a large scale only to discover that fame can never fill that internal void.