Happy Place Boy George: “I love fame!” Star signs, sexuality, and writing songs with ChatGPT
Mar 2, 2026
Boy George, singer-songwriter and Culture Club frontman, reflects on fame, creativity, wellbeing and using AI in music. He chats about astrology, daily rituals like tapping and meditation, forgiveness and choosing kindness, and playful collaborations with ChatGPT to write songs in multiple languages. He also revisits old eras, mentoring young artists, and finding joy in ordinary moments.
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Three Principles Reframe Reaction Into Choice
- The Three Principles shift energy from petty reaction to present choice.
- Boy George describes stopping before texting or reacting and noticing assumptions to avoid wasting passion on irrelevant drama.
Garden Session That Changed Him
- Boy George discovered the Three Principles after a garden session with Lily, a bandmate's wife, which felt like a revelation.
- He recounts laughing in the garden as Lily pointed out he already knew the truths but hadn't applied them.
Pause Five Minutes Before Hitting Send
- Pause before sending a reactive message and ask if it's necessary to say it.
- Boy George practices a five-minute delay which often prevents hurtful or pointless texts.