United Kingdom, March 10 -- Boy George has "insane freedom" when he takes his signature make-up off.

The Culture Club star, 64, is known for his outlandish looks but he's barely ever recognised when he's not "dressed up" and he enjoys travelling around London incognito.

During an appearance on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, he explained: "I used to joke about wanting fame with an 'off button' ...

"Obviously when I take my make-up off I can do anything. I go anywhere. I have this insane freedom. I go on the bus, I go on the Tube, I go get on the bikes ...

"I'm out in the world because I think as a writer, I have to be out there. Even if nothing happens. Even if it's just raining or whatever, I enjoy being in the world and watchin...