June 20th 2024.
In a recent interview, legendary football star Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne shared his experience of being back on tour, speaking live in front of audiences all over the world. He couldn't help but compare his tour to Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras tour.
At 57 years old, Gazza has been taking audiences on a trip down memory lane, reliving his career as one of the most iconic midfielders of all time. But it's not just about football - he also shares anecdotes from his personal life, keeping the crowd entertained with jokes and stories.
"It's great to see the fans again," Gazza told The Mirror. "I even did 460 selfies at one show in Sheffield!" His return to the spotlight wouldn't have been possible without his hard-won sobriety, which he has been able to maintain by living in his agent Katie Davies' spare room in Poole.
In an interview with High Performance, Gazza opened up about his relationship with alcohol. "I used to be a happy drunk, but now I'm a sad drunk. I prefer to drink at home rather than going out." His journey to sobriety hasn't been easy, but he credits Katie for being there for him when he needed it the most.
"People know Paul Gascoigne, but Gazza? No one knows him, not even myself sometimes," Gazza shared. "I've been through a lot - missed four years of football due to injuries, and I could've had 100 caps. But I try not to dwell on the past. The world is already down enough, and when I'm feeling low, I turn to alcohol to cheer myself up."
But Gazza is determined to stay sober and continue entertaining audiences with his shows, where he shares not just his football career, but also the "crazy stuff" he used to get up to. "I hardly talk about football - it's more about the funny and wild stories from my past," he revealed. "I get such a buzz from entertaining people. Sometimes I even get emotional on stage, but that's just who I am. I don't think I'll ever grow up, and I'm okay with that."
Despite his struggles, Gazza is proud of the impact he has had on people's lives. He has donated almost a million pounds to various charities, and even though he prefers to keep it quiet, he understands the importance of giving back.
During his tour, Gazza also reminisced about some of the most iconic moments from his football career. He shared a heartwarming memory from Euro 96, where 90,000 people sang his name after a win against Holland. "There were tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat," he recalled.
But it's not just about the glory - Gazza also shared some of the funny and bizarre moments from his career. One such moment was when he had to literally pull out his hair before a game. "I had a weave on top, but my coach told me I couldn't go out like that. So I had to pull it all out, and it took ages!" he laughed.
Despite the ups and downs, Gazza's love for entertaining people and making them laugh remains. "I'll keep fighting until I'm in a wooden box," he declared. And with his infectious personality and captivating stories, there's no doubt he will continue to do so.
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