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Fatboy Slim Discusses Challenges of Sobriety in DJing Career

DJ Fatboy Slim, Norman Cook, opened up about the difficulties of getting sober and performing without alcohol after rehab. He described feeling paralyzed by the prospect of DJing sober, highlighting the challenges artists face in sustaining fame while dealing with personal struggles.

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The GuardianMostly Factual42d ago

Fatboy Slim says he felt paralysed at prospect of DJing sober after rehab

Speaking on Desert Island Discs, the Grammy-nominated musician referred to his alcoholism as a parasite Fatboy Slim has said he felt paralysed and “rigid with fear” at the prospect of DJing sober after spending time in rehab to deal with his alcohol addiction. The artist, whose real name is Norman Cook, referred to his alcoholism as a parasite and said getting sober was “probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done” during an appearance on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs with Lauren Laverne. Cont...

By Kevin Rawlinson

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rte-newsMostly Factual42d ago

Fatboy Slim: 'Getting sober probably the hardest thing'

Celebrity DJ Fatboy Slim has called his alcohol addiction a "parasite" and said getting sober was "probably the hardest thing I've ever done".

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Datjoblessboi shares perspective on challenges artists face in sustaining fame

By Ayo Onikoyi Idowu Olumide Babalola, President and Founder of DJB Media & Digital TV Broadcast Limited, recently shared his expert perspective on the challenges artists and public figures face in sustaining their fame. According to Babalola, who has built a modern media empire, making him a pioneer in digital media & public relations space […] The post Datjoblessboi shares perspective on challenges artists face in sustaining fame appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

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