"Friends"

6 Jul 2011
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Robert Williams

AS FOR WHAT WE SHOULD CALL EACH OTHER?
SIMPLE "FRIENDS"

IT WILL BE CODE....

"ARE YOU A FRIEND OF ROBBIE?"

I CAN'T SAY "FAN" IT JUST SEEMS WEIRD….
I'VE SEEN TOO MANY ARTISTS ABUSE IT AND AS A WORD
IT SEEMS TRITE, PRESUMPTUOUS AND PASSE...

GOD WILLING AND WITH A FOLLOWING WIND
I MAY BE FORTUNATE TO WIN AN AWARD OR TWO
OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS...
THEN I CAN SAY…"I'D LIKE TO THANK MY FRIENDS"

INSTEAD OF FEELING GUILTY 'COS I SAID NOTHING ....
BUT I FIND AND FOUND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY "FAN"

PLUS IF WE BUMP INTO EACH OTHER
YOU'LL PROBABLY GET MORE JOY IF YOU TELL ME
YOU ARE A  "FRIEND"….

ON THAT SUBJECT..IF YOU'RE WAITING FOR ME OUTSIDE
SOMEWHERE AND THERE ARE PAPS THERE
I WON'T STOP....IF I HAD LITTLE OR NO SLEEP THE NIGHT BEFORE
I WON'T STOP ...AND THAT WILL PROBABLY BE THE CASE...
BECAUSE IM AN INSOMNIAC,.....
WHEN I'M WORKING (PROMO AND SUCH) THE SCHEDULE IS SO
TIGHT AND SO MANY COUNTRIES ARE VISITED IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD
IT'S JUST IMPOSSIBLE TO GIVE MYSELF TO EVERYBODY ALL THE TIME....
I FEEL GUILTY RUNNING INTO HOTELS...I FEEL GUILTY NOT COMING OUT
AND DOING A PHOTO WITH EVERYONE....BUT I HAVE TO PRESERVE
WHAT LITTLE ENERGY I HAVE.IT'S MY SANITY THAT I'M TAKING CARE OF.....
MY ADVICE IS COME TO SHOW...LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
TALK TO ME HERE...EVEN IN THE PAST...I HAVE READ YOUR COMMENTS
QUITE REGULARLY AND HAVE TAKEN ON BOARD YOUR FRUSTRATION
WITH MY LACK OF INTERACTION..I CAN'T PRETEND THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN
BUT I DO WANT YOU TO KNOW...I'VE FELT BAD ABOUT IT.....AND I'VE STUCK
MY HEAD IN THE SAND HOPING THE BAD FEELING WOULD GO AWAY....
YOU ARE FREE TO COME YOU ARE FREE TO GO...I HOPE YOU CAN GIVE ME
THE SAME FREEDOM....

@CAROLINE..WHY CAPS...?
WHEN I'M WRITING MY MIND AND MY EYES
WORK BETTER WHEN I READ MY THOUGHTS BACK
IN CAPS..SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE DYSLEXIA
I THINK...I DO THE SAME WITH EMAILS....THOUGH
A FEW PEOPLE HAVE MISREAD IT AND THOUGHT
I WAS SHOUTING AT THEM…IT'S A TAD EMBARRASSING
TO HAVE TO TELL THEM WHY....
FYI...FOR SOME REASON THOUGH I LIKE READING
YOUR THOUGHTS IN LOWER CASE....DON'T KNOW WHY....

NOW ON THE SUBJECT OF THESE BLOGGS...
(WITH WHICH I'M HAVING A LOT OF FUN...SO THANK YOU...)
SOMETIMES I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY...SOMETIMES
I FEEL VERY SEDENTARY AND LOCKED AWAY...
I ENJOY BEING  AWAY TOO I FIND IT VERY PEACEFUL...
THOUGH EVEN SOME OF MY CLOSEST FRIENDS
CAN SEE THIS AS A SIGN OF BAD MANNERS..
'COS I JUST 'GO'…NO EMAIL...NO PHONE ..
NO RETURN CONTACT
NO NOTHING .....
EVEN WITH JONNY....
IT'S JUST THE WAY I AM...
I'VE LOST A FEW FRIENDS BECAUSE OF IT TOO...
IT CAN LAST MONTHS...IT CAN LAST A YEAR....
BUT IT'S WHAT I DO TO PROTECT MYSELF....
I'M NOT LONELY IN THAT PLACE...I JUST FEEL
BOMBARDED AND I CHECK OUT....
IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH TO CRASH MY SYSTEM EITHER....
WHAT I'M SAYING IS..DON'T HATE ME IF I CLOSE DOWN....

I DON'T PLAN ON 'CLOSING' DOWN
BUT I KNOW ME WELL ENOUGH ..
AS DO YOU…I'M NOT CONSISTENT

I'M ON A HIGH RIGHT NOW...BECAUSE OF MY "FRIENDS"
IN THE AUDIENCE AND I HAVE A LOT OF FREE TIME
FROM 11 O'CLOCK TO 5 AM..WHERE I FIND MY ABILITY TO CONCENTRATE
HEIGHTENED BECAUSE OF THE ADRENALINE
WHEN THE FOCUS GOES NOTHING IS FREE FLOWING AND
EVERYTHING OTHER THAN SITTING DOWN SEEMS
LIKE A CHORE .....SAME REASON I GOT NOTHING HIGHER THAN
A 'D' IN MY G.C.S.E.S

TREAT ME LIKE YOUR AGORAPHOBIC FRIEND

MY LIGHT SHINES BUT IT BURNS OUT...
I HAVE  TO  PROTECT IT...IT NEEDS CONSTANT
NURTURING ..AS DOES YOURS......DO WHAT EVER IT TAKES
TO KEEP YOUR FIRE BURNING...BE SELFISH......DON'T SPREAD YOURSELF TOO THIN....
IF YOU'RE 'OBLIGED' TO BE SOMEWHERE AND YOU'RE TOO FUCKED..DON'T GO
LET THEM DEAL WITH IT…IT'S YOUR PREROGATIVE.....SAME GOES FOR CHRISTMAS..
HOW ABOUT YOU TAKE A BREAK FOR YOURSELF AND DO EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT TO DO
THIS YEAR...?

Hello Rob!!I'm so glad you
by prezy - 5 Jul 2011 - 2:24pm
Hello Rob!!I'm so glad you took the time to reply to  your fans!I'm one of them and I have an important question for you.!I really admire You when You're on stage!You seem not to be worried about anything..I am singer (in my town) and I love performing but I've got stagefright before an exhibition..and when i look at You..You're exactly as I'd like to be..tell me your secret..What can I do to be more relaxed and confident?With love Annalisa

PREZY....THIS IS A TOUGH ONE...
AND IT'S ONE THAT YOU HAVE TO HAVE CONSTANT VIGILANCE WITH...
YOU CAN LOSE ALL THE TIME IN WORLD WORRYING ABOUT THIS SHIT...
I LOST 20 YEARS.....DON'T DO THE SAME ...YOU DON'T HAVE TO...
"MY VOICE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH" "I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY?"
"I DON'T KNOW HOW TO BEHAVE"…"I'M NOT GOOD ENOUGH..I'M NOT GOOD ENOUGH
..I'M NOT GOOD ENOUGH" "I'M FAT" "I'M UGLY" "I'M STUPID" I'VE BEEN THERE TOO MANY TIMES...
WHATEVER YOU THINK YOU ARE...THAT IS WHAT YOU'LL BE....
YOU HAVE TO CENTER YOURSELF DAYS.WEEKS.MONTHS BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE,,,
I STARTED LAST CHRISTMAS TALKING TO MYSELF IN THE POSITIVE ABOUT THIS TOUR
AND I JUST PLAIN REFUSED TO LET MYSELF BEAT MYSELF UP....
INNATELY IT IS IN ALL OF US TO CLIMB EVEREST....TO STEP FOOT ON THE MOON...
TO MOVE 80 THOUSAND PEOPLE WITH ONE WORD...
TO DO WHATEVER THE FUCK WE WANT.....
IT'S NOT FOR THE SPECIAL FEW THAT HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY THE MAGIC
UNICORN…IT'S IN ALL OF US.....IF I HAD FOLLOWED THE RULES AND LISTENED
TO "PEOPLE" I WOULDN'T HAVE GOTTEN ANYWHERE........
I'M FROM STOKE-ON-TRENT I HAVE NO QUALIFICATIONS I DIDN'T COME FROM MONEY
I DIDN'T GO TO STAGE SCHOOL ..I DIDN'T HAVE ANY TRAINING TO BE A SINGER...
I REALLY DIDN'T HAVE ANY SPECIAL TALENTS...I DIDN'T EXCEL IN ANYTHING...
BUT I, LIKE EVERYBODY READING THIS HAVE ''THE LIGHT''
ONLY YOU CAN PLUG INTO YOUR OWN...
'YOU' HAVE TO FIND IT ....I CAN'T FIND IT FOR YOU..NEITHER CAN YOUR FAMILY
OR YOUR AUDIENCE ...LIKE I SAY '"YOU" HAVE TO FIND IT ..BE OPEN TO THE POSSIBILITY THAT IT'S THERE....
FEELINGS SLIP AND SLIDE ..WHAT YOU'VE EATEN THAT DAY AND HOW MUCH SLEEP YOU'VE HAD
WILL HAVE AN EFFECT....BUT KNOW THIS...AND REALLY DO KNOW THIS...

YOU ARE AN IMMOVABLE FORCE WITH MAGIC AT YOUR FINGER TIPS...

IT'S NOW YOUR CHOICE HOW YOU USE THAT MAGIC....

IF YOU'RE READING THIS AND THINKING ...BUT IT'S ONLY ME
AND I'M NOT  BIG ENOUGH OR GOOD ENOUGH TO ACHIEVE....
THEN THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU'LL GET .....

LIVE IN THE LIGHT OR LIVE IN THE DARK...YOU CHOOSE....

 

 

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=epRB03P1vvE Hey Rob - you heard of Henry Rollins? - see above link. I bet this is something you can relate to and may be interested in his work? Take care my friend.Lotsa love........Jo xxxxxx

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My dear Robbie. Thank you for given yourself last night in Copenhagen. You and the boys were so good. It was worth coming from Stockholm. After this tour take care of you. Bitta 65 year old.

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dont fell guilty I know who you are...a great man,and a good guy...dont worried just enjoy your life and maybe one day my dream become true...love

meandmymonkey's picture

dont fell guilty I know who you are...a great man,and a good guy...dont worried just enjoy your life and maybe one day my dream become true...love

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dont fell guilty I know who you are...a great man,and a good guy...dont worried just enjoy your life and maybe one day my dream become true...love

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glad you are our friend....my lovely friend

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glad you are our friend....my lovely friend

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@ladypam Pretty much feel on the same wavelength as you missy, liking youre style, always seem to spot your comments must be a timing thing x

Chony's picture

Hey, FRIEND! A nice word you've chosen :) Just want to tell you that I've never been cross with you because of your occasional "lack of interaction" with us. I understand your way very well (... I guess, I'm a bit the same like you there ;), and I'm glad that you're taking care of your sanity :) Because sanity is the most important thing. It's so touching to read your open words about it and that you've been feeling bad because of it... But let me tell you - you don't need to feel bad because of it! In my eyes you're free to come and free to go, like it's the best for you! Much love xx

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robbie you are the best and very proud of you and we are glad and happy cos you call us a friends, yes friends help each other and look after each other and yess!! we will look after you always cos we love youuu!!

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Your comments about lack of interaction brought tears to my eyes. Can't imagine what it must be like to now have your freedom, we take it all for granted. At least you have that in LA I assume. Don't worry, we understand what it's like but thank you for explaining anyway. Big hugs x

Shady23's picture

You are such a strong person to have overcome all your demons from the past, it's totally and truly wonderful and amazing to see! Thank You for being you! xxx

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To thank you for your reply to me,I'd like to link you a song,I've written 2 years ago,It's called "Fan" and it was written thinking about my endless love for you..even if you don't like the word "Fan" I hope you'll like the song..now I should change it in "Friend" :) I'm so grateful to you,and I'll never stop thanking you for your words for me! Fan by Annalisa Raia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSuXipPu90g (sorry for my english pronunciation) see you in Milan much love to you,Annalisa ps I'll have an audition,on the 13th morning,just after your concert in Milan!finger crossed for me!

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Believe it or believe it not my dear, but I absolutely understand your thoughts about "checking out".I have not many friends because of "living in my own world" with my own rules to be happy. But - you know - I always think you need not dozens of friends. You just have to find one or two special people - best friends. People with those you can talk about everything. I wouldn't have the energy to stay in regular conatct with a whole bunch of people. So I guess I'm also pretty selfish. :o) But I learned to accept it and to like it. It's me. So you don't need to have any fears that I would let you down because of that, my "friend"! ;o) I enjoy to read your thoughts here. Do it as long as you are in the mood to do it. And when it stops one day, we wait for the next "season". Take care hun! ♥♥♥

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You are inspiring - you work so hard, but you still have time to share your life with your "friends". Wish there were more people like you in the world. Missy xoxoxo

Missy30's picture

All "we" need is love...♫♫♫...all you need is love,love...love is all you need ♫ Jesus is the way,the truth and the life,Robert!!! HE want to be your friend and I want to be your friend,too. Kisses from Argentina

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Dont Feel Guilty!! You are Human and need as Much Energy as the Next Person!! This will Give u Faith on how u treat your "FRIENDS" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXPutkkEL8s This is the Moment you Came Down off the Stage Bcuz i Was Crying! How Beaufifully Spirited of you! I am just gutted it never lasted haha! And do you remember what you said about the "Big Man"? Lol Well if you Watch it you will Hear it! Would love to meet you all 1 day as its Been my Dream of 18 Yrs! And my Fave Oldie Song is PROMISES! If only i Could get 1 From You that we Could meet 1 day so i Can Thank You in Person for what you did for me that Night!! Bloody Beautiful and Thank You Mr Robbie "Fucking" Williams!! From the Bottom of my Heart!! xx Heather xx

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I saw you on Weds 6th July - AMAZING! First time I've seen you. I'm still buzzing 2 days later! I don't know how you manage to perform continuously night after night, you must be exhausted and can't wait for it all to end. Not long until you can rest....I've got a week off work soon and I can't wait, spend time with my husband and son. Thanks for a great night, I'll never forget it. x

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I've been called a lot lot worse so ta v much ;-) x

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Hi Rob! I'm Gianluca Grossi, I'm Italian, I'm 19 and I start to sing and write songs thanks your songs and your way to be on stage. I write songs just in english and I have a tattoo on my left forearm "And Through It All" because when I was 11 I started to sing from the moment that I listen to "Angels" for the frist time... Now I recordrf My frist Ep, it's called "Fast" and casually a couple of my songs had called like your songs in "Progressed": "Beautiful" and "Don't Say Goodbye" My best dream is to work one time with you... I hope that you read this words that for me are so important... this is the link of my song "beautiful"... Thanks for your attention and for what you've done for me in this years altough you don't know! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfUa51yHRm8 gianlucagrossi91@gmail.com tel: +39 3485921669

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So dear friend (three days more to see you in San Siro). First off all. Sorry for my english grammar. I work as an hotel manager so I have to be every day and every moment smily, happy, gentle and keep all the sadness, anger, or whatever I feel inside of me. Fortunatly when is off season I can be me again. I can't even think how strong you are and also Ayda deal with paps, stupid people pretending everything from you in every moment. Off course you can have a bad day and you have all the reason to be not smiling all the time expecially during your "private" time when you are not on prom or on stage. BUT NOT WITH YOUR WIFE !!! We are your friend and we love you as you are ! XXX

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Rob just wanted to say how fantastic you were on Tuesday 05/07/11. I cant tell you how many years I have waited to see you I have two kids of my own now and I seem to be reliving my youth - never went to a concert before the last couple of years and felt so lucky to be able to get tickets to see you - (thanks to a very good friend of mine) it didnt matter that we were right near the back of Wembley - just to be there in the same building as you was enough I admit that at 36 you made me cry!! So very excited to hear that you will be touring alone - my friend may not be so excited as it will mean another 10-12 hours of sitting at laptops and on telephones desperately trying to get tickets. Dont worry what other people say about you - your friends will always be there and will always love you. xxx

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Rob one question: favorit food?

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Hey Rob :) nomatter what you do I'll always love you.I like the idear of "friends" love it. my birthday sunday this weekend (cann't wait) next weekend copenhagen - concert (excited, cann't wait). I've been a friend of for a long time and next weekend (the 16th July is the first time I'm going to see you in person. my room is stocked from floor to roof with posters and pics of you. so I'm soo excited about the 16th July. all my love Rob. P.S love your blogs <3<3<3<3<3 :D

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Hi Robbie, I guess I am not your usual fan in that I am happily married with grown kids and just love your music (although could never really get into Rudebox!! lol) My friend and I were just remembering the time we went to see you in London when you were just starting up on your own (I think it was Hammersmith Apollo but my memory is not as good as it used to be!!) We were scared stiff as it was a bit seedy and there were these big beefy bouncers. We were really close to you as it was not a big place (so maybe not Hammersmith?). It was the first time we had heard Angels and it was at that point we knew you were gonna make it! We had been to see Gary Barlow who was very good but he just got going and another slow one would come on!!! We also went to see little Mark (who I adore by the way - whats not to like?) at that point though he didnt have a very strong voice so it was hard to hear him over the music - bless him. Anyway I digress! Just wanted to compare for you the difference in the then and now. From Seedy to Wembley Stadium. (I missed Knebworth I'm afraid otherwise I would compare it to that) We were at Wembley on the 4th and thought you were fabulous! I was a bit disapointed in your language though as I was standing by some kids so obviously being a mother wanted to put my hands over their ears! lol. Anyway, glad you are settled with your young lady - get on with having those kids - it will change your life and change your priorities totally - although I should not say that as you may want to stay at home with babes and not do any more music for me!! Look after yourself xx

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Happysad today, feeling very odd; Villa last week (fantastic); Wembley tonight (excited); then ?????; 'time is not lost where devotion is' has just blasted out my ipod, how true as always are your words thank you for keeping your friends and me going. I don't know what it is but you have it, thanks for sharing it. See you laters x

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"Live in the light or live in the dark ... you choose". I think that's my new favourite quote. I have to say I love your honesty. For almost 20 years now, that's what I've loved about you. Honesty. I'm a writer, a journalist. It's not what I do, it's who I am. And when I can't speak no more, I write. When I can't think no more, I write. When I can't breathe ... I write. I too have the light, I've been told this many times. If I want to, I can be a star, they say. And yet, here I am, in the dark. I guess the thing is, it's really scary - I'm scared of it. I know what I am, I know what I can do, I know my potential. And I want to be in the light, that light, I really do. But I'm too scared. How stupid is that? What you just wrote helps. I should choose the light, shouldn't I. No more darkness. Robbie, thank you for sharing, thank you for being so honest about yourself, always. Your friend, L

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Hi Robbie my friend, getting very excited as a friend and I are coming to Wembley tomorrow to see you guys. We have never been to a Robbie or Take That concert so we are like a pair of teenagers!! The looks we are getting from our kids but who cares tomorrow we are going to re live our youth!!! I am at present designing and printing our t-Shirts that we will be wearing with pride tomorrow!! Wish we could see what you guys think of them!! Look straight ahead from the stage we will be on level 2, you may catch sight of us!! Wish we were near the stage to shake your hand.. You are true inspiration, even when you have been down you have come back an even stronger person, and shown people that you are just an ordinary guy with a passion to entertain your fans and that they will back you all the way and support you what ever life throws at you. Tomorrow will be our Greatest Day seeing you guys!! Have fun and take care xx

Burdygirl's picture

Hi Rob a little off subject this but please say your considering this... Johnnyhas mentioned getting names together for another Soccer Aid next year please say you'll be up for it xxx

shell1965's picture

hello! wy should we stand up every morning, when we know everything in the beginning? this is the live and the neverending developement and you on the right way...trust your instinct! one friend

1973's picture

hi rob just wondering if you and the boys are coming down under to australia last time i saw you was in sydney for the close encounters tour what a night highlight for me was getting to ask you a question on the kyle and jacki o radio show i asked you if close encounters was going to be your last tour you asked me how old i was i told you i had just turned 40 but you are only as old as the man you feel you wanted to know if i was feeling you right now jacki o cut us off think she was worried where the conversation was going anyway they gave 2 tickets took my mum we lined up for hours got in the front row sooo excited when you looked down in my direction and told everyone to bounce in let me entertain you bounced so hard i bloody wet myself mum said thats what happens when you turn 40 i looked behind me at the 80 000 people standing behind me and thought fuck it there is nothing i can do now lucky i was wearing black and i just kept on bouncing had the night of my life me and mum want to do it all over again but mum said to wear a nappy next time ha ha your wedding pictures were lovely ayda is so beautiful so happy for both of you hope to see you down under regards debbie by the way i am 45 now how time flys

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Hi Rob, it's such an honour to be one of your (Australian) FRIENDS, you are so amazing. I was fortunate enough to see you @ Manchester on June 8th. I've been away 12 weeks, travelling the globe with hubby (celebrating 25years) and Manchester is where all my family are so it was like my home ground, almost (go United!!). To see you there, with your Mum in the audience, was truly one of the highlights of our trip. We tend to see outdoor concerts in baking heat so to experience one in the driving rain was unique and loads of fun, you guys are such troopers. I've not followed Take That from early on so some of it was new for me (love Progress though) but I absolutely loved the entire show. The crowd was amazing, the roar of excitement as the four TT took the stage cannot be desrcibed, it was electrifying. The rain dampened no spirits, that's for sure. Then when you appeared I just lost myself in the electryfying frenzy that it is to be your friend and have you there on stage in front of us. AWESOME :) At no stage did it seem like "the Robbie show" it was so well put together. The five of you on stage was just uplifting. To have all been so young and through so much, then to be so comfortable with each other, it's truly a triumph of life and love. To me it was as if you were five mates at the pub having a laugh, the spirit was so engaging and so inclusive, it really warms my heart and makes me assess the negative people within my life and the way I wish to react to them for the future. Music today is the poetry of yesteryear and our reaction to it is so instant and all consuming. Although we put our poets on a high pedestal, it's greatness so unobtainable, no one soul can possably be that worthy. Thank you for keeping it real for so long. Your honesty, that shines out in both your songwriting and the positive energy of your blogs, connects so strongly with us all it's a blessing to be around. Be solo, be with Take That, I don't care. Just continue to be, listen to your heart and follow what you know is right for you, I shall proudly follow with and support you forever. You are joyously human and to me you are wonderful and I love you very much :) I'm proud to be your friend and send loads of love to you and all around you, Susan Adelaide xoxoxox

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it makes me proud you call all of us as your FRIEND. you make my bad days oke, by turning on your music and listen to your songs and voice and thx for your bloqs, your so direct and honest in your answers thx for always my *friend* xxx

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Hi rob thought u might like this : friends are like knickers...some crawl up your arse...some snap under pressure...some don't have the strength to hold you up...some geta little twisted...some are your favourite...some are holey...some are cheap and just plain nasty...and some actually do cover your arse when you need them to ;) (for the record i like to think i'm the last one).luv shell XX P.S pain makes you stronger..tears make you braver..heartbreak makes you wiser.So thank the past for a better future XXX

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I know exactly how ya feel Tanya, I keep trying to change my profile pic cos i look a right wierdo! I can delete it but i cant put a new one up??? I thought it was just me lol & well said bout Robbie not changing x

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...omggggggg i forgot to mention my baaaby doggies je... luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuv them 2...awwwww!!!!xOxO

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I just got back home, turn on the computer and see your message; what you wrote fills my heart with joy. You've never been to me just a "Singer" but my best friend...Yuor voice has accompanied me throughout my adolescence, I grew up with you and now I am a woman of 30 years. Your music is my "Happy Pill"(i call it that) makes me feel good, I take away the pain in times of distress. And now you know that you are Okay and you are getting that sense of peace gives me hope that we can all find the one ray of light. You know you fell and get up and this is a good example for all, not like the newspapers in this period is a dirty word for upset. I see a man who has done it, he found himself and that makes us happy with is notes. TI VOGLIO BENE AMICO MIO! and sorry for my english ahah ;)

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L.is Kali. We delen alles eerlijk samen. Chaos en eenheid, all in one. Liefde is het enige belangrijke We hope we win tickets for the Amsterdam Grannies, L. says she will behave. Alles begrijpen is alles liefhebben. Ik ben van God Omdat ik een deeltje van het geheel ben, ben ik ook het geheel. What is your favorite dog and why? Love, Irene

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I enjoy so much reading your blog entries FRIEND. And you know what!?, I'm gonna tell my husband he should start reading your blog too! (he actually feels a bit jealous of you, but don't worry he doesn't hate you :-P) he is a musician, he had a band for a while. He has 2 Cd's already, and for some reason things haven't worked out in the way he wants/deserves. I'm sure It'll do go to him to read what you're saying. (why don't you check one of his videos on youtube?--> the busking trail). lots of love XXX

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hi been reading your responces to your friends , and u sound so sincere and honest I really do think ayda one lucky gal. moreso since reading your books too . im a singer but havent been working as had 2 more kids now got 3 in all and its very difficult juggling the 2 together and like the person u replied to i sometimes get quit nevous on stage. Every thing u said is so true i need to get back into my singing and stop making excuses . last time i worked was about 4 years ago now . your such a lovely bloke , your make britain proud that your one of our biggest exports really cant wait to see you do solo tour , thats my question when will that be ??? I have to admitt im a little bit inlove with u but what women isnt lol xxxx

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beautiful!!

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Oh Robbie to be called your friend makes my day, I have followed you from day one, now a little older with a family of my own you still do not let me down you take me back to day one everytime I see you, I saw you twice in Manchester and you rocked, I just missed your hand and when you walked down the front you crossed sides just as I was about to meet you dam! one day maybe, you set the crowd on fire you did it for me in Leeds you did it for me in Manchester in June I love you and always will. So happy you are happy x x x

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HEY ROBBIE :) HAVE BEEN A MASSIVE FAN OF YOURS SINCE YOU EMBARKED ON YOUR SOLO CAREER MANY MOONS AGO AND YOUR MUSIC HAS BEEN WITH ME THROUGH MANY HAPPY AND SAD TIMES. YOU TRULY ARE A VERY TALENTED SINGER PREFORMER AND SHOWMAN !!! SAW YOU ON THE PROGRESS TOUR IN DUBLIN ON THE LAST NIGHT ... WHEN YOU STOLE THE SHOW ! IT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE TO BE THERE, TO SHARE IN THE MAGIC ! KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO BEST...ENTERTAINING US !!! HERE'S TO THE NEXT 20 YEARS YOUR FRIEND FINCH XX

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Hey Robbie, I teach in a school in Burslem, SOT,(LOL you may know where this is!)and you are a real inspiration to our children. They see you as a real local hero and someone thay can aspire to be like. It gives them hope that they can achieve even if they don't live in the "right area" or can't afford to go to stage school. I hope you don't mind but I cite yourself (and family friend Jeff Scott England/Stoke Footballer) when I speak to the children about their aspirations and what they can achieve with hard work and determination. So thank you, keep doing what you're doing. You are incredible even when you may think you are not and you are loved by many, many of us. Your friend from the beginning Rachel. pp being cheeky! if you pop "home" at anytime and have a little free time (LOL) our school would love to see you hon x

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HI MY HANDSOME FRIEND THANK YOU FOR THE BLOGS,I REALLY DONT KNOW WHERE YOU GET THE ENERGY FROM TO KEEP GOING.I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW WE ALL REALLY APPRECIATE YOU 'LETTING US IN 'LIKE THIS. YOU ARE A FANTASTIC,TALENTED PERSON & NOBODY CAN TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU ESPESCIALLY THE PRESS. REMEMBER ROB THE PAPS WILL SAY ANYTHING FOR A STORY & AS YOU KNOW THEY DONT CARE WHOS FEELINGS THEY TRAMPLE ALL OVER IN THE MEANTIME. YOUR FRIENDS DONT BELIEVE WHAT RUBBISH IS WRITTEN ABOUT YOU WE HAVE MINDS OF OUR OWN.THATS WHAT THE PRESS FAIL TO SEE.IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT YOU WE WILL BE LOYAL & LOVING TO YOU FOREVER. AS FOR THESE 'PARENTS'(i use the word loosely)WHO TAKE THEIR KIDS TO YOUR CONCERTS,WELL THEY KNOW ITS NOT A KIDS SHOW THEY KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT & IF THEY ARENT SURE WHAT TO EXPECT WHY TAKE THE CHANCE & BRING THEIR KIDS TO THE CONCERT IN THE 1ST PLACE IF THEY ARE TOO SENSITIVE TO APPRECIATE THAT THE WORLD DONT STOP JUST BECAUSE OF THEIR KIDS. IVE GOT 2 KIDS OF MY OWN BUT IF I WAS GOING TO BRING THEM TO A CONCERT I WOULDNT EXPECT THE ARTIST TO BEHAVE ANY DIFFERENTLY THAN THEY NORMALLY WOULD HAVE DONE JUST BECAUSE I HAD MY KIDS THERE. ANYWAY IT WOULD BE MY OWN FAULT FOR TAKING KIDS TO SEE AN ADULT CONCERT RIGHT. TAKE NO NOTICE OF THEM ROB YOU ARE DOING A FANTASTIC JOB(hey i'm good eh,i can make it rhyme too.lol)& REMEMBER;QUOTE'YOU CAN PLEASE SOME OF THE PEOPLE SOME OF THE TIME BUT YOU CANT PLEASE ALL OF THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME'.LOVE YOU BIG GUY.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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Oh Rob! Bless you. I think we all understand if you need your own space. We all feel that at times, but with milions of people vying for your attention this must be magnified for you. I promise not to be hurt if you retreat to your quiet place. But please know I will be waiting here when you need. I too have a light - it shines most when people need my help. Take care of yourself. xx

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Friends are so valuable Robbie and I am so happy to be one of yours !!! I too retreat into myself when I have problems to sort out, I kinda need to go there to get my head round things and figure out what I am going to do, not anti social, just a way of handling things. I have a group of fantastic friends who have been there for me for a long time, I hope I have done the same for them, we have brought each other through a lot of crises in life and my life would not be the same without these guys in it.....yes we fall out occassionally, but we always make amends, true friends are there if you have heard from them the day before or the year before, you can call and they are there for you, as are your friends Robbie, you have kept me going through some tough times, your friends believe in you and are there for you. Much love, Sue XXXXXXXXXXXX

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Dear Rob! What a great feeling to read every day the blog from you! I'm a very very big fan oh sorry friend of you! ;-) Our son's second name is robbie!!!(cause you!!) The whole family (the kids are 2, 4 and 6 year's old) love's you!! they sing every day your songs at home, in the car... ! (we need a meet and greet! ;-) I can only say: See you in Milano and in Munich!! Unfortunately the kiddies are too young for such a travel (and concert).. They were sad and angry cause mom don't take them with her! Mhmmm... There are a lot of pictures at home for you drawn by the kids (dogs etc.) ;-) Perhaps an other time in switzerland!! That would be fantastic!! ;-) Take care of you and ayda! Kisses and greets from switzerland! MIRIAM

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I'VE SAID IT BEFORE AND I WILL SAY IT AGAIN.YOU ARE A VERY VERY HANDSOM AND VERY BRAVE MAN AND SHOULD BE PROUD OF ALL YOU HAVE ACHIEVED. I WOULD BE THE PROUDEST MUM IN THE WORLD IF YOU WERE MY SON AND THE HAPPIEST WOMAN ON THE PLANET IF I WERE MARRIED TO YOU .YOU HAVE COME SO FAR AND YOU ARE LOVED BY SO MANY. I WAS AT WEMBLEY ON SATURDAY. WHEN YOU CAME ON STAGE THE NOISE ALMOST MADE MY EARS BLEED.YOU HAVE SO MANY FRIENDS THAT WILL TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD JUST TO SHARE SOME TIME WITH YOU AND SHOW HOW MUCH THEY LOVE YOU.BE PROUD.MAY I JUST SAY A BIG 'FUCK OFF' TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN GET UP ON THEIR FUCKING SOAP BOXES AND MOAN.ALL THE CHILDREN OF TODAY GO TO SCHOOL AND HEAR THESE WORDS WHAT DO THEIR PARENTS THINK,THEY GO TO SCHOOL WITH SHIT IN THEIR EARS AND HEAR NOTHING'FUCKING BULLSHIT'. IF THEY DONT LIKE IT DONT ATTEND YOUR CONCERTS.GO SEE THE TELE TUBBIES. IN FACT, FUCKING STAY AT HOME.YOU ARE ROBBIE WILLIAMS SO BE PROUD, HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH AND SAY TO THEM 'FUCK YOU ALL' I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR BEST FRIEND.XXXXXXXXX.BE PROUD,BE LOUD.MR ROBBIE WILLIAMS-YOU ARE THE FUCKING BEST.

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awwww...I'm so in awe...MR.W U R MY HERO!luv u luv u,u know u r my FRIEND 4EVER&EVERRRR... P.S.What would i(shadya) be w/out my friends?probably normal...(luvmybestfriends/my fam/myboyfriend&uuuu...ENDLESSLY).Roobbie u make my HEART SiIiIiIiING!!LONG LIVE "THE KING OF POP"xoXO

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