‘Take Each Day As It Comes’: Revisiting Liam Payne’s Take On Embracing Humor In Resurfaced 2013 Interview

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As a fan who has followed Liam Payne’s journey since his days in One Direction, I find myself both heartbroken and reflective upon hearing about his untimely demise. The interview snippets from 2013 paint a picture of a young man who was not just a talented singer but also a thoughtful individual with a grounded perspective on fame. His words resonated then, and they still do now – a testament to the kind of person he was.

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of death and substance abuse. 

During the sudden passing of popular singer Liam Payne, who was once part of One Direction, an interview from 2013 reemerged. It was a time when One Direction was experiencing immense fame. In this interview, Payne was asked about how he and his bandmates Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik dealt with the excessive attention they received. In response, Payne shared a heartwarming message emphasizing the importance of embracing kindness and joy in the face of popularity.

He shared that they simply deal with each day as it arrives, “We don’t put too much pressure on ourselves.” He added, “For us, this is all about having some fun. Whatever else happens along the way is just an added bonus,” referring to their friendship with his old bandmates.

In simpler terms, the lead singer of “For You” elaborated on how their mindset kept them grounded amidst the thunderous popularity. Modestly speaking, Payne mentioned that their accomplishments thus far surpassed any expectations or goals they had set. Essentially, these successes were unexpected outcomes rather than deliberate aims.

On October 16, the artist known for “For You” tragically fell from a third-floor balcony at CasaSur Palermo hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to a transcript from the hotel’s main receptionist, it appears that Payne was causing a disturbance in his room, possibly due to alcohol consumption, before the unfortunate incident occurred.

The singer has had a history of alcohol abuse and checked himself into rehab twice throughout his life. “I was worried how far my rock bottom was going to be,” he said on  The Diary of a CEO podcast in 2021. “Where’s rock bottom for me? And you would never have seen it. I’m very good at hiding it. No one would ever have seen it,” he added.  

At a particular moment, Payne acknowledged that his mental health struggles were incredibly intense. These difficulties persisted until he experienced a profound realization to change his circumstances. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 31, leaving behind his 7-year-old son Bear, whom he shared with the popular singer Cheryl.

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2024-10-17 23:37