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Robbie Williams' dad is his "hero".
The 40-year-old star - who was catapulted to the spotlight in 90s boy band Take That alongside Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen - insists his "charismatic" club singer father Peter Williams is a talented artist, but never got the same lucky break he did when he was younger.
Speaking on Australia's 'Today' show, he said: "My dad is incredibly charismatic and charming and a very good singer, he just didn't get the lucky break I got.
"When I was growing up he was my hero in many ways and the inspiration for the act that I do."
Robbie also gushed about being a father to 17-month-old daughter Theodora 'Teddy' Rose, and insists she is everything he needs.
He said:"I have all the love in the world now when I look at her [Teddy]."
And the 'Candy' hitmaker admitted his actress wife Ayda Field - who he married in August 2010 after four years together - has changed his life.
He said: "Life became gentler, easier and more beautiful after meeting her."

Lily Allen gorged on a kebab after the BRIT Awards.
The 28-year-old singer attended the bash at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday night (19.02.14), followed by the Warner after party at Soho nightclub The Box, and after the "fun" evening she grabbed some grub on the way home.
She wrote on Twitter: "Night guys, that was fun, had a kebab on my way home. #BRITs2014 (sic)"
Lily presented the Best British Group Award earlier in the evening but stumbled her words as she took to the stage.
The singer - who recently made her pop comeback following a four-year hiatus - started by saying: "It's nice to be back ... Do I just go straight into it? What? Announce it? No ... the nominees for Best British Group are..."
The award went to the Arctic Monkeys, who beat off stiff competition from Bastille, Disclosure, One Direction and Rudimental.
Upon receiving the award Alex Turner said: "That 15 quid we put on One Direction has gone down the drain. There's a lot of people we need to thank, but they need to hear their names read out as much as you need to hear of people you don't know."
The band - which also includes Jamie Cook, Matt Helders and Nick O'Malley - also scooped the British Album of the Year for their LP 'AM'.

Simon Cowell has congratulated One Direction on their BRIT Award wins.
The 'Little Things' hitmakers picked up the Global Success Award for the second year in a row, as well as the Best Video prize for 'Best Song Ever' at last night's (19.02.14) ceremony, and their 'X Factor' mentor - who signed the act to his label Syco following their stint on the show - couldn't be happier about their success.
He wrote: "Congratulations One D! Global success of the year. So happy for you."
Simon - who became a father for the first time, to son Eric, earlier this month - went on to thank the group's loyal fans for their support.
He added: "A huge thank you to everyone who helped them achieve this. The greatest fans.
"Thank you everyone for voting for best video. It is a brilliant video. Congrats to the boys and Ben who made it."
The group - which comprises Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne - also used social media to thank their fans before heading to the Sony afterparty, where they celebrated with BRITs host James Cordon.
Harry Styles wrote: "Thank you to everyone who voted.. Brits are ace."
Niall Horan couldn't contain his excitement as he thanked his supporters, writing: "Thank you for all the votes! U guys are incredible ! #BRITs2014 #BRITsOneDirection. (sic)
"What a night! You guys are f****n' incredible ! love you so much! (sic)"

Julianne Hough feels "very lucky" to have met Brooks Laich.
The 25-year-old actress - who had been single since splitting from Ryan Seacrest in March 2013 - was recently seen kissing the hockey player and says he is a "wonderful" man.
Asked about her new romance, she said: "You know I'm not going to talk about that!
"He's a wonderful guy... I'm very lucky that my friend I shot 'Curve' with, the movie I just did, introduced us."
The former 'Dancing With the Stars' professional - who recently admitted she had planned to stay single for a year - also admitted she finds staying in shape a "challenge" but does her best to fit in the time to work out even when she is having a hectic day.
She told E! News: "It's been a challenge and I'm not going to lie. I went through through ups and downs and fluctuating.
"This last year has been about moderation and not killing my body and sleeping. Honestly, doing workouts throughout the day. I'll just be sitting there [on the set]...doing my tricep dips or something. Just anywhere."

David Bowie's son is "proud as punch" over his BRIT Award win.
Filmmaker Duncan Jones was thrilled his 67-year-old father picked up the Best Male accolade - which he previously won in 1984 - at last night's (19.02.14) ceremony, but joked the honour wasn't as impressive as the two BAFTA awards he picked up in 2010, for Outstanding Debut and Outstanding British Film for his movie 'Moon'.
Duncan - whose mother is the singer's first wife Angie Bowie - tweeted: "Dad done good! A Brit! Not quite a Bafta, but... proud as punch."
Though the 'Fame' hitmaker - who released his first album in 10 years, 'The Next Day', last year - wasn't at the ceremony at London's The O2 to pick up his award, Kate Moss delivered a speech on his behalf.
Wearing his iconic 1972 Ziggy Stardust playsuit, she read: "In Japanese myth, the rabbits on my old costume that Kate's wearing actually live on the moon, Kate comes from Venus and I'm from Mars. So that's nice!
"I'm completely delighted to have a BRIT for being the best male. But I am, aren't I Kate?
"I think it's a great way to end the day. Thank you very, very much."
The award was presented by Noel Gallagher, who joked the supermodel was the singer's "representative on earth" as she stepped up to accept the award.
When he announced Bowie had won, the former Oasis rocker also quipped: "You maniacs didn't think David Bowie was going to collect this did you? He's too cool for this s**t".

Conor Maynard loves meeting up with his famous friends at the BRIT Awards.
The 21-year-old singer was a guest at the annual ceremony on Wednesday night (19.02.14) - the fourth time he has attended - and likes the fact he gets to mingle with other musicians when he's there.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I think one of the best things is getting to see a lot of artists you haven't seen in a while. It's like a catch-up ... I share a label with Tinie Tempah and he's a really cool guy, so we hang out. It's also good for meeting new people and meeting new artists you haven't seen before. It's very exciting."
When asked if had cleared his schedule for Thursday (20.02.14) to cope with his post-BRITs hangover, Conor laughed: "That's always a good idea, I better check what I'm doing!"
Although he loves going to awards shows, Conor always feels nervous when host James Corden starts asking the audience impromptu questions.
The 'R U Crazy' singer - who performed at the Brooklyn Bowl in New York as part of BRITs Week at The O2 on Tuesday night (18.02.14) - said: "It's quite nerve-wracking, especially with James Corden presenting it, you never know what's going to happen. He could come over to you and ask you some random question and put you on the spot! It could be a career-ending moment!"

Kendall and Kylie Jenner are to release their novel in June.
The reality TV stars have turned into budding authors after penning thrilling young adult book 'Rebels: City of Indra', which is based on two young girls Lex and Livia, who embark on a journey together, but later realise their biggest danger might be each other.
Kendall, 18, told E! News: "Kylie and I love the creative challenge and are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to share this story."
Kylie, 16, added: "We can't wait to share these characters and the world we created with readers everywhere. We are so excited!"
The brunette beauties have teamed up with writer Maya Sloan for the novel, which is "set 200 years in the future", for publisher Karen Hunter at Simon & Schuster.
However, the youngsters - who have their own clothing line - have held back some of their creative ideas as they want to write a series based on Lex and Livia.
Kendall said: "We want to do something so different, something that we really love."
Meanwhile, Kendall and Kylie's half-sister Kim Kardashian also has her heart set on becoming an author and is already working on a saucy book, which appears to be loosely based on experiences from her own life in the limelight.
'Rebel: City of Indra' is set for release on June 3.

Lorde thinks Prince is "a big deal".
The 17-year-old singer triumphed at the BRIT Awards last night (19.02.14) after being crowd the Best International Female, and she admits she was frozen on the spot when the 'Purple Rain' hitmaker and his new band 3RDEYEGIRL walked past her backstage.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said : "Prince walked past me in the corridor that was the craziest moment ever, sheer surprise, he's a big deal."
The 'Royals' hitmaker fought off stiff competition from Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Pink and Janelle Monae, but she insists she never expected to win being up against some of the best women in music.
She explained: "I feel super good. I really didn't expect to win at all. You don't expect to win an award when you're up against like Gaga and Katy Perry. I'm really grateful and stoked!"
Meanwhile, the brunette beauty also took to the stage at London's O2 Arena during last night's ceremony to do a performance with Disclosure.
She said: "The BRITs got in contact and said, 'Would you be up for performing with Disclosure'. I was like, 'Yes!', very keen. I love those boys I think they're so talented and I love working with young people. I met them a few days a go."

Simon Cowell has taken his newborn son to a business meeting.
The 54-year-old star took Eric - who was born last Friday (14.02.14) - and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman to meet with some executives from TV channels in New York City after he failed to cancel his plans.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Baby Eric came along two weeks early so Simon still had meetings he was going to attend.
"As the birth went relatively smoothly, he decided to keep the appointments and asked Lauren to bring him along to him show off."
The 'X Factor' boss is expected to start his paternity leave next week, but friends close to him believe there will be nothing coming between him and a potential big project.
A pal said: "He's a workaholic. He lives for it. He loves Eric to bits but if an exciting idea comes up, he will want to be all over it like a rash."
Meanwhile, Simon - who plans to divide his time between London and New York - has applied for his son's first passport as he wants to take Eric back to the UK to introduce him to his mother Julie.
However, it is thought that Eric won't board a transatlantic flight for a few more weeks as experts recommend waiting until a newborn is four to six weeks old before taking them on an aeroplane.
Simon previously revealed he and Lauren - who has eight-year-old son Adam with her ex-husband Andrew Silverman - were planning to move over to the UK on a permanent basis.