He grew up in smart East Sheen, south-west London - the only child of Cambridge-educated writer Edward 'Chips' Hardy and mum Anne, an artist. He admits going off the rails as a teen, and in 2003 he collapsed after a crack binge and entered rehab.Įven his body is heavily tattooed and is known for his 'streetwise swagger,' he was brought up in a surprising, rich environment.
