Showbiz
Bob Geldof has revealed how custody laws forced him to "jump through humiliating hoops" during his divorce.
He spoke candidly in an interview with American TV journalist Daphne Barak, describing the laws as "skewed".
Geldof said: "It freaked me out. I could not live without my kids. I missed the sound of them turning in their sleep.
"I just wanted to go to some dark, grey corner of the world and howl into the void.
"If you put impediments in the way of men seeing their children - making them jump through all sorts of humiliating hoops - the kids become a weapon, a sword and a shield simultaneously.
"You're suffering so much. Eventually, no person can take that and the kids lose a father."
The interview will air the day before the next G8 summit next month.
He spoke candidly in an interview with American TV journalist Daphne Barak, describing the laws as "skewed".
Geldof said: "It freaked me out. I could not live without my kids. I missed the sound of them turning in their sleep.
"I just wanted to go to some dark, grey corner of the world and howl into the void.
"If you put impediments in the way of men seeing their children - making them jump through all sorts of humiliating hoops - the kids become a weapon, a sword and a shield simultaneously.
"You're suffering so much. Eventually, no person can take that and the kids lose a father."
The interview will air the day before the next G8 summit next month.
More: Showbiz
More Showbiz News
Ten Things About...
Ten Things About... Ridley ScottWe find out ten fast facts about the English producer and director.
Interviews
'Angels' Share' Ken Loach interviewKen Loach, Paul Laverty and Paul Brannigan on their whiskey-soaked comedy.
Fashion & Beauty
Duchess of Cambridge's memorable momentsFlick through a gallery of Kate Middleton's stand-out public appearances.
Celeb Birthdays
Marilyn Monroe: Life and career in picsFlick through our gallery on what would have been Marilyn's 86th birthday.
