Robbie Williams im Esquire-Interview
Robbie Williams: “I think you can learn to be an entertainer. But you can't learn to have that certain something. I don’t have any other talents, but I have that certain something.”
Robbie Williams biopic surprises in two ways. First with a computer-generated monkey in the lead role and then with deep emotions in the cinema. From his childhood to his rise to fame with Take That to the darkest chapters of his career, Robbie Williams' desire to be someone in this world almost killed him.
Robbie Williams: “For me there is a lot of trauma in this film, especially at the end. I cried during those scenes.”
In the midst of great success with his band Take That in the 90s, the Englishman sank into a fog of alcohol and drugs. Robbie Williams feels like a monkey who is constantly being dragged onto the stage to perform. In the spotlight, the singer goes through an internal struggle.
Robbie Williams: “I had a choice: die or seek help. What is the past tense of this? I was looking for help. And then therapy, Alcoholics Anonymous, wife, children. Uhh, don't turn to cocaine or vodka. And eventually you’ll feel better.”
Today the entertainer seems to have found his balance. His biggest solo hits like “Angels,” “Let me Entertain You” and “Feel” have long been pop classics – and Robbie Williams always has new ideas. Now fame has turned from a curse to a blessing.
Robbie Williams: “What does fame mean to me today? I have so many ideas and dream bigger than ever. I want to open universities and hotels and venues. And all of this can only happen because I’m famous.”
By the way, he is enjoying the attention surrounding his biopic like a child enjoys his birthday. “Better Man” can be seen in German cinemas from January 2nd.
