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davidt
on Thursday April 08 2004, @09:30PM
Benton sends:
'Somebody has to be me' Morrissey loves his new album, his comeback show sold out in hours and he's been given London's Meltdown festival to curate. So why the long face? By Dorian Lynskey Friday April 9, 2004 - The Guardian --- Update: 04/09 14:25 GMT: Uncleskinny writes: Here's the cover from the Guardian article today. There are other pictures, but they are all stock pictures including the cover of My Early Burglary Years.
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women.... (Score:1)
A: "They seemed to be, as far as I knew. They would all be women if they had a choice." He laughs as if to say: "That's all you're getting."
??????????
Does that mean that he's a top?
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hands down (Score:0, Redundant)
Belligerent Ghoul
Nice interview... (Score:1)
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classic (Score:1)
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"Very few people have anything to offer." (Score:1)
The best interview he's given in some time.
(User #7165 Info)
Excellent Interview! (Score:1)
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Greatest Morrissey quote ever?? (Score:1)
""I think if you're remotely intelligent you can't help being depressed. It's a positive thing to be. It means that you're not a crashing bore. I mean, you don't get support groups for rugby players, do you?"
...
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move along, nothing new to see here. (Score:2, Interesting)
Actually he's not so much an escapologist as a verbal fencer, thrusting and parrying. Sometimes when I think he's being serious he says he's joking, and vice versa. He contradicts things he's reported to have said in previous interviews, then claims he never said them.
that's morrissey though - giving just enough so the fans keep coming back for more. frustrating though - it seems like only a person who's willing to spend years digging up interviews with those around morrissey will ever put any content worth substance on paper. love him or hate him, johnny rogan got the closest. his second book (which i hear is supposed to be centered on morrissey as opposed to the smiths).
and maya angelou? who knew he was a fan?
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Second verse, same as the first.... (Score:1)
The wit and sarcasm are getting old. Fast.
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Lonely is Lovely, Etc. (Score:1)
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the fisrt of the gang to post (Score:0)
good interview, I wonder if ther's more in the paper?
BlackwithEnvy
Cracking (Score:1)
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Good Interview,Annoying Interviewer (Score:0)
When I read about rock stars talking about their sex lives in magazines like Blender I think what does something so private have to do with the music?I have respect for artists like Morrissey and Eddie Vedder and Michael Stipe,who let the music do the talking.
Reggae Is Still Vile (Score:0)
"I said reggae is wild," he protests.
This is his funniest answer in years!
The Verdict (Score:0)
So Judge John Weeks was right when he branded him "devious, truculent and unreliable".
And why is it so hard for him to give a normals answer when asked a question? This Smart Alec routine is getting soooo boring!
He is becoming an extremely predictable Crashing Bore!
I agree... (Score:1)
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There's always someone with a big nose.... (Score:0)
At the end of 'Saint Morrissey' Simpson writes: '... Morrissey can't even give his soul away. He's stuck with it, poor lad.' (p.217).
Mysteriously, the journo doesn't mention the book, even when the issue of Moz's canonisation comes up.
Guardian Interview (Score:0)
When I ask if the song 'I'm not sorry' is his Je Ne Regrette Rien he replies "No. It's my Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep".
Nonsense, I think not. (Score:0)
'Doesn't that invite specualtion?
Moz: No, Andy Williams could have sung that song. It just happens to be me who's singing it.'
Interviewer: This od course is nonsense.'
No, it is not!
Excellent Interview (Score:0)
with all the things you say to me?
All the whinging bastards... (Score:1)
I think my having to write this is getting annoying. So Morrissey has let you down a little, get OVER it! He isn't here solely to be everything you want him to be, he's here for him. Always has been, always will be. You people need to develop a more grown-up relationship with your music. Sure, these are the songs that saved your life but it's all just a laugh. Morrissey tells the joke, and ultimately anyone who takes it totally seriously is the punchline.
I love Morrissey, he's great. He doesn't give a fuck what anyone thinks, and that's the point.
In this world of crashing bores we should be greatful we have him at all!
So... shut up! There are far more deserving targets for your bitching. Find them and go bitch. Leave Moz alone, he doesn't owe you anything.
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That was by far the best interview in ages . . . (Score:0)
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Career move! (Score:1)
In the early days of his Smiths career, Mz Moz carried out some studious market research - unmarried/unattached loners always sell more records than anyone else. Look at Mz. Cliff Richards for born-again-chrissakes! And Mz Barry Manilo! And Mz. Sandie Shaw! And Mz. Marianne Faithful etc. And of course we mustn't forget the late&great Mz. Nico! Though I don't recall her selling much - I think she sold a few vinyl frisbees but not many records. Anyway...
By pretending to be alone and not involved in sexual relationships, this public lie fuels fantasies of lovelorn fans who believe if ONLY they could meet him at a CD signing or whatever they, like gullible Lottery gamblers, could be in with a chance. NOT!
He has lots of friends and lovers. But he doesn't want the general public or more precisely the people who butter his bread (i.e. you and me) to know this! It ruins the mystery, the aura. It's a stage act - that's performed brilliantly each time he finds himself interviewed by a 'wet behind the ears' journalists, usually British. The American press seem too prudish to take an interest in his sex life. Best not ask is their policy, you never know what could be revealed to unsuspecting viewers/listeners.
And like any typically lapsed catholic, he enjoys lots of sweaty skin to skin sex but doesn't like talking about it. It really is too embarassing! You see talking about it opens the doors to shame ridden guilt and self-loathing. Can't have any of that now - people might start thinking he's a mere ordinary mortal like the rest of us.
Best to put a lid on it, and talk about other self obsessed loners like Maya Angelou and Alan Bennett - "that'll take the public's mind off my sex life" he says to himself.
Always aloof, always alone, always so lonesome. Yeah right!
My arse bleeds for him everyday and I must rush out and buy 'You Are The Quarry' when it is released next month - otherwise the poor sod will think I'm ignoring him! And you never know, if I write a lovely adoring fan letter, I just might be in with a CHANCE!
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the perfect interview (Score:1)
It kept me interested the whole time.
"Absolutely no point whatsoever"
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To whom it may concern... (Score:1)
I am not well. There is a place I must go. I will be signing off for quite some time, but I will be back eventually.
I hope everyone will enjoy the new album.
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Naming all his friends... (Score:1)
Linder Sterling, Michael Bracewell, Jo Slee, Nancy Sinatra, James O'Brien, Bono, Maya Angelou, Sheena Easton, Alan Bennett, Chrissie Hynde, Michael Stipe, Janis Long, Sandie Shaw,a series of Elvis impersonators, Lisa Marie Presley, Boz Boorer, Alain Whyte. All the pretty boys in Franz Ferdinand and The Libertines.
Emmmmh. I'm sure there must be more names to add to this list!
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guarniad interview (Score:1)
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Classic Moz Interview (Score:0)
Also, I think that comment about "they wish they were women" is just about the most telling of Morrissey's sexuality as I've ever seen.
Worst Interview...and Morrissey let 'em have it... (Score:1)
I repeat from several weeks ago: Is there no one who can ask a fucking decent question to Morrissey?
Give me a break...
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morrissey now (Score:0)
I think I'm the only Smiths fan that isnt interested in recent Morrissey/him now.(probably because he's the same age as my parents) Although his interviews are still good.
I shall wait to see him on Jonathan Ross and see the 'future' version of him since in my mind he's a 25 year old in The Smiths.