I had my very first relationship at 27 because I really had not actually come to terms with my sexuality until I was 24.
George MichaelAndrew [Ridgeley] and I had demoed a couple of our songs very cheaply, and we weren't expecting any kind of record deal. We just walked around with our demo tape, trying to find someone to give us the money to demo properly. Instead of that, we got a record contract. It was just an incredibly lucky break.
George MichaelI was at Live Aid the original, looking like Rolf Harris for some reason. I had a really long beard that day for some reason.
George MichaelThe main downside was that it [fame] happened so quickly and I didn't have time to establish what kind of person I wanted to be.
George Michael