Robbie Williams Seeks to Re-Sit GCSEs and Pursue Education
Taking Another Shot at Education
Robbie Williams, the former member of the popular boyband Take That, has revealed that he is considering re-sitting his GCSEs. The 47-year-old singer, who joined the group at the age of 16 while preparing for his GCSEs, has shared his plans with The Sun.
A Second Chance at Education
Williams, who left school without any qualifications, has been weighing his options to re-sit his exams. He explained, "I’ve been wanting to set up a university but, actually, I wouldn’t be able to attend if and when I do, because I didn’t get any GCSEs. I got nothing higher than a grade D, and everything else I failed or I didn’t turn up for. I really want to go back and get them."
Overcoming Adversity
The singer, who has been diagnosed with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD, has spoken about the challenges he faced in his younger years. "All my life I’ve felt really stupid because we didn’t know about dyslexia in the seventies and eighties in Stoke-on-Trent. I’ve got dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, but we didn’t have those then, so I left school thinking I was a dumb-dumb and it’s taken ages to get over that. And now I just wanna go and prove a few people wrong — I’m not thick. Now that I’ve said that, I’m shitting myself… maybe I am!"
Reality TV Show in the Works
Williams is also considering a TV show about his journey back to school. "I can’t remember my English teacher’s name, but I was thinking there might be an interesting TV show in it, where I have to go back to school… but obviously in an age-appropriate way."
Living with Dyslexia
The singer has spoken publicly about his struggles with dyslexia, which has affected his daily life. "I always get in trouble because I don’t know my kids’ birth dates and I don’t know our anniversary and I don’t know my wife’s birthday. I can’t even remember our house in Los Angeles. It has four digits for the start of the address and I can’t ever remember what those digits are."
Conclusion
Despite his struggles, Williams has gone on to achieve great success in his music career, turning his time with Take That into a formidable solo career that has spanned decades. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance and determination.
FAQs
Q: Why is Robbie Williams re-sitting his GCSEs?
A: Williams wants to re-sit his GCSEs to prove to himself and others that he is capable of achieving his educational goals.
Q: What challenges has Robbie Williams faced in his education?
A: Williams has faced challenges such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD, which made it difficult for him to succeed in his educational pursuits.
Q: What is Robbie Williams’ current music career like?
A: Williams has had a successful solo music career, which has spanned decades, and has been the subject of a biopic titled "Better Man".
Q: What is Robbie Williams’ current TV show in the works?
A: Williams is considering a TV show about his journey back to school, where he will re-sit his GCSEs.