Florence Welch used to think she needed a hangover to write music. <\/p>\n
The 30-year-old Florence and the Machine star admitted she is quite reserved and shy in real life and used alcohol as a crutch when she first found fame. <\/p>\n
She explained to the Daily Telegraph: \"Hedonism was like a disguise. I was a shy kid and I had to alter my personality. At first it's freeing but then it becomes a prison of its own making. I thought you needed a hangover to write.\" <\/p>\n
Florence also revealed she has always found it easier to pour out her feelings in songs rather than express them by talking to people. <\/p>\n
She said: \"I find it easier to explain myself in music than in person. Songs are like protective talismans. In daily life, I'm much more unsure and shy. <\/p>\n
\"It's like hiding in plain sight... If I tell you that I'm struggling or in pain but dress it up and make the loudest noise ever, I can get it out. I can tell the truth but still hide behind the noise I'm making. <\/p>\n
\"On stage, something takes over. When I sing there is a huge sense of release. I am very in love with the world and quite afraid of it as well; my feelings come on really strong. In real life I have to find a way to shut that down. Stage is a place where it all makes sense and people aren't going to think I'm crazy.\" <\/p>\n
Florence is currently working on her fourth album, which will explore the \"black hole\" she fell into with alcohol and upheaval in her personal life, including a split from event planner boyfriend James Nesbitt in 2014. <\/p>\n
She said: \"I'm happier now, I'm content, but I'm never going to be fixed, ever. I don't think that's how it works. A lot of things almost worked for me: partying almost worked, being famous and successful almost worked, the relationship almost worked... but it won't sustain you. These are transient things. It's working out how to be OK regardless.\" <\/p>\n
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