'Being a famous person is like being a yeti...' Robbie Williams shares his issues with stardom
'Angels' hitmaker Robbie Williams says being famous is like being a "yeti" because fans don't think he's real when he sees them in public.
Robbie Williams feels like a “yeti” because fame has made him a mythical person.
The ‘Angels’ hitmaker - who found fame as a member of Take That from 1990 to 1995, before leaving to launch his solo career – says being famous isn’t all its cracked up to be and when he's out and about he gets gawped at like he's some sort of special attraction.
The 49-year-old singer is quoted by the Daily Star newspaper as saying: "Being a famous person is like being a yeti. People are aware of you but they don’t really think you exist.
“So when I’m out and about folks kinda freak a bit or behave in a manner that they usually wouldn’t. Normally wide-eyed and in disbelief as their head juts slightly forward and with furrowed brows try to convince themselves that they aren’t seeing things.
"Having computed every alternative and settling on ‘no, this is actually happening’ normally a smile comes across their face. And then a nod.”
Meanwhile, Take That are set to address Robbie Williams “unnecessary and unkind” comments about his time in the band during their upcoming appearance on BBC Two’s Reel Stories.
This comes after ex-bandmate Robbie appeared on the programme a year ago and mentioned to TV presenter Dermot O’Leary his beef with bandmate Gary Barlow whilst talking about his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction.
A source said: "When Robbie was on the show he talked about his ‘beef’ with Gary, which he took to levels ‘that were unnecessary and unkind’ — and how he worries Gary will still feel hurt about it all. The singer also said being in the band sparked ‘the onset of mental illness’, which included downing bottles of vodka after rehearsals and years of ensuing drug and alcohol abuse. Now Gary, Howard and Mark will be able to give their side of the story on a show which often leads to some seriously moving and candid moments.”
