As The Pleased Mondays prepare for the primary time in years, legendary member Bez has admitted that even when he’s combating what life throws him, he seems on the intense aspect

Is there something extra joyful than the sight of Mark “Bez” Berry bouncing throughout the stage? The Pleased Mondays icon has been throwing shapes since 1980 — and it’s given him a singular perspective on life.

After greater than 40 years of Freaky Dancin’, he’s turn out to be one with the music. He’s pure, Madchester happiness. And his knowledge is just too highly effective for even probably the most depressing of days.

So for those who’re feeling down, try to be a bit extra Bez. “What I try to do is use the optimistic in every part,” he says. “And the way in which I do that’s by saying to myself ‘there’s no such factor as a foul expertise.’

“You’re simply getting one other little bit of consciousness. So in that sense, it could’t be dangerous ever – both good or dangerous, you’re gaining information. That’s my principle on the world.”

That’s all very nicely – in actual fact, nineteenth century thinker Friedrich Nietzsche believed one thing related. He thought we must always actively search out dangerous experiences, to assist us obtain a “greater well being”.

However how does it work in observe? This time of yr is the proper instance, as Bez, 61, explains. “We’re all overspent and we’re all ready for our wages to come back in on the finish of the month so we are able to begin dwelling once more, you realize what I imply?

“I at all times say ‘I’m glad it’s January and I’m glad I’m a bit skint, as a result of it means I’ve acquired to scrub myself up after Christmas extra.’ You’ve acquired to assume, there’s an opportunity to flush your self out.”

It’s particularly efficient for those who’ve each spent all of your cash and placed on some festive weight, he provides. “Should you’re wanting meals, think about it as intermittent fasting – you’re eliminating some extra fats in your physique.

“I at all times take a look at the optimistic within the state of affairs. You’re bettering your self for a brand new begin in a while within the yr.”

In fact, if there’s one factor that basically makes Bez smile, it’s heading out on tour along with his band. You would possibly wish to think about making an attempt to affix the Pleased Mondays – or simply going to see them this spring.

“It’s such a pleasure to do,” he says. “I get such happiness out of it. I at all times say to my spouse ‘how fortunate are we?’ You possibly can have such a life-style, you realize, simply dancing your b******* off all over the world. That’s good.”

The Pleased Mondays are again on the street this March and April for the thirty fifth anniversary of their Tablets ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches tour. You possibly can go to their official web site for tickets.

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