Sobriety changed Boy George s life

London Aug 18 (IANS) Singer Boy George has credited his career resurgence to his sobriety.

The 56-year-old has enjoyed a dramatic upturn in his fortunes in last few years -- signing a new record deal and securing a lucrative Las Vegas residency.

George claims quitting drugs has proven to be a major turning point in his life reports dailymail.co.uk.

"All that s happening in my life is because I m smiling and I think that s the best way to explain it. I feel I ve worked really hard in the last three years and I ve got amazing people around me. I ve got a great manager now who totally gets who I am and who I can be and I couldn t be happier in that respect " George said.

"For the last couple of years I ve been excited about what I m doing. I suppose I ve come back home through my troubles to quite a positive place and I m just happy. From having a coffee in Starbucks to signing a record deal it s all great " he added.

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