Will Young has said he almost gave up music after the release of his second album, adding that he suffered a crisis of confidence that made him almost a recluse.
Despite second album 'Friday's Child' being both commercially and critically well received, Young says he really struggled as work began on album number three. Young: "I was unhappy and I almost stopped. I hadn't got a grip on it - so much had changed and the business had taken over from the pleasure of singing and creating. I was a recluse".
He continues: "I was terrified - everywhere I went I got recognised. I controlled everything in my life and stayed at home. I was obsessed with work. Work was great but I wasn't enjoying it so when I was winning Brits or selling out tours I never really enjoyed it that much".
The good news is that after album three was released he took some time off, got some therapy style help, and is now happier than ever. He concludes: "I had a break and had therapy. I still have therapy. I'd advocate therapy to anyone. I feel fantastic now and enjoy everything I do. Looking back on things, it was all so quick and busy and I couldn't enjoy it, but now I can. I never have a bad day's work. I love my job".