Summary
Robbie Williamsis a hugely popular singer and songwriter.
He set a record by winning 18 Brit Awards and has two Grammy nominations to his name.
However, at 50, things have changed.
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I am experiencing joy and I’m experiencing happiness.
I’m also experiencing gratitude, a great deal of gratitude where I didn’t have gratitude before.
So, these are my golden years.
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Williams has been enjoying a different kind of spotlight since August 2024.
I rely on the fact that I’ll throw myself at it."
In Williams case, however, he insists, I’ve never had real confidence.
For him, it all comes down to bravery.
And that moments never come.But I know this: I’msobrave.
[Laughs] Im so brave, and that is what I rely on.
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I don’t rely on my craft.
I don’t rely on confidence.
I rely on the fact that I’ll throw myself at it.
Directed by Michael Gracey, Better Man explores the life and career of singer Robbie Williams through his own eyes.
Williams added, Whatever happens when I get on stage, I’ve never phoned it in.
I’ve always launched myself at it.
So,this was savagery.
[Laughs] This was primal.
This was do this or die.That’s how it felt.
Not one bit of joy.
In fact, it was just like, This is bringing a nightmare.
My life is collapsing.
I need to put myself together.
I don’t think I can.
So, these are my golden years.
Let’s address the monkey in the room.
This is what I do.
This is my art form.
It’s almost impossible, you know?
Williams isnt only blocking out the gatekeepers in his own life.
He helped do just that forBetter Mandirector Michael Gracey, too.
This is his one go at complete control.
It’s never gonna go your way.
Life is unkind, thank god.
And also, it’s an independent movie.
There are other movies waiting to be made.
The CG monkey inBetter Manis wildly impressive.
I’m just enjoying this moment.
And then, in unison, 2,000 people turned around and they clapped us.
But when they’re clapping us, theyre clapping my story.
We see your heart and we see your soul, and were loving you for it.
Looking for even more from my Collider Forces conversation with Williams?
Better Manhits theaters nationwide on January 10.
