Boy George Isn’t a Boy Anymore
January 18, 2008 by Randy
Filed under Crime, Current Affairs, Gay, Homosexuality, Life, People, Public Policy, Scandal, Tragedy, Worldview, art, marriage
This article was a very interesting look at a man known the world over for his flamboyant costumes and unabashed homosexual exploits. It’s incredbily sad to see what George has gone through. Even so, at 47 he appears to be re-evaluating some of his actions while resigning himself to others.
…in 1986, Michael Rudetski, who had played the keyboard for the band, died of a heroin overdose while staying with him. The same year, George was arrested for possession of cannabis.
Eventually, the deaths, the drugs, and the in-fighting led to the demise of the band.
Just in time, the survival instinct must have kicked in because George put himself voluntarily through an intensive rehab programme that successfully weaned him off the deadly drug. But not all drugs, apparently.
In 2005, for instance, when George was living in New York and pursuing his new career as a club DJ, there was the odd story of an apparent burglary at his apartment which he reported to the police. They duly turned up in the middle of the night, only to discover a stash of cocaine beneath his bed.
His resulting conviction landed him five days’ community service sweeping the streets of the city.
And then there is the upcoming court case involving Auden Carlsen, a 28-year-old Norwegian male escort, whom George is accused of falsely imprisoning by chaining him to a radiator in his former flat.
Carlsen escaped, in just his underpants, as dawn broke and called the police. The case being active, George must bite his lip for now, confining himself simply to saying, “Hopefully, the truth will out”.
“I wanted 2007 to end, with a line drawn firmly under it, and move on. The last couple of years were s**t. I mean, I got arrested twice. I’ll be 47 in June. I’ve had enough. It affects everything in your life. I don’t ever want to see a policeman again.
Boy George… sweeping streets in Manhattan. That’s just an astounding picture. He was exalted above millions world over and then sweeping up after millions. It’s incredible the man is still alive.
George has other issues to look at too…
That big mouth has often landed its owner in trouble. He says so himself. “I open my mouth and bitchy things come out. I’m really trying to curb that. It doesn’t make me look good. I was reading some things I’d said and I sounded horrible.”
I think we could all use a little more “curbing” of the bitchiness.
As for the advancement of civil partnerships …
The climate has changed since then, civil partnerships now on the statute book. “I suppose they’re a good thing,” says George, “although that’s not something I’d want to do. In a way, it would feel a bit like trying to be the same as straight people. But I like being gay. I’m a very good queer.
“You grow up being called a poof at school - and by the teachers, I might add - and then, suddenly, you’re meant to feel accepted. Well, I can’t. It’s impossible.”
That is also an amazing statement. He says this after over half a lifetime being out of school and tremendous decades long accolades for being gay. I contend that there are a lot of people who identify as gay who don’t want to be accepted but want to redefine identity and relationships for everyone. No matter what public policy changes occur…laws don’t address the conflicting worldviews underneath them and they won’t bring satisfaction or resolution. That’s what public dialog and personal relationship is for.
The reporter goes on to ask.
Would he like a full-time partner? “How do you know I haven’t got one?” he asks. “Actually, I’m not in a loving, relationship at the moment.”
He’s been in love, he reckons, four or five times in his life. The first was with Jon Moss, Culture Club’s drummer. “Jon’s married now with kids. But he was the great love of my life. He broke my heart but then you have to risk having your heart broken to be in love.” They remain friends, he maintains.
Once again, another chink in the armor of “fixed” sexual orientation from cradle to grave. It’s time for folks to accept that people may choose the path of their lives … including paths that lead away from a gay identity and sexual behavior. It’s sad to see George’s sorrow but I am happy for Jon’s family and that they have maintained a friendship.
I was a big Culture Club fan and this article was very interesting. Also, while looking at the different pictures of George it reminds me of how time stops for no man. Young or old, George is someone I would love to chat with over coffee. I am glad to see some personal reflection going on with him and I pray that he will find the Love of Christ at some point (if he hasn’t already.)
Hat Tip: Joe.My.God (gay blog)
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