DJ Fat Tony has candidly discussed his sex addiction in his new book 'Recover Me', revealing how he nearly pulled the publication out of fear. In an exclusive interview with Pete Price at his London home, the superstar DJ spoke about his journey from trauma to finding true love with his husband Stavros.
Sex Addiction as Primary Illness
Tony, who has spun records for A-listers and royalty, describes sex addiction as his primary illness. He was abused between ages 10 and 14, and writing his first book 'I Don’t Take Requests' drove him to seek deep trauma therapy. He calls decades of behavior 'learned behaviour.'
He confessed to Price that he woke up at 2am gripped by fear after revealing his addiction in the book. However, he now finds profound joy with Stavros, stating, 'I am not married to London anymore; I am married to Stavros.'
Book Signing and Festival Appearance
Tony will be signing copies of 'Recover Me' at Waterstones tonight at 6.30pm, hosted by Pete Price. He will also make his first-ever guest appearance at the Reminisce Festival in St Helens on September 12.
Despite his struggles with severe ADHD and dyslexia, Tony finds ultimate peace when DJing to thousands of fans. He also shared his views on the government's proposed social media ban for under-16s, arguing it will only make platforms more inviting, drawing a parallel to addiction.
A Story of Brutal Honesty
Whatever views one holds about his life, Tony's brutal honesty and relentless hope shine through. His journey from wanting to be liked to being loved marks a remarkable turnaround.
