Inside the head of... Morrissey - Daily Mail

'Who would I like to say sorry to? Myself. I put myself through torture': Inside the head of... Morrissey - Daily Mail

The Daily Fail with an 'interview' with Morrissey - zero indication of where or when. With him being very low key, it would have been nice for a bit of background.
Article by Olivia Buxton. 20th, May, 2017.

For those not wanting to give the rag any 'clicks':

Born Steven Patrick Morrissey in Lancashire in 1959, the frequently outspoken former Smiths frontman, singer and author turns 58 tomorrow. His bookish song lyrics were hailed as the finest in rock music, yet his novel ‘List Of The Lost’ won the ‘Bad Sex In Fiction’ award in 2015.

What is your earliest memory?

Being carried on my mother’s shoulders… up and down the living room… nothing’s changed since then.

What sort of child were you?

Perfect in every way.

What is the worst thing anyone has ever said to you?

A journalist told me that my audience is identical to Barry Manilow’s. This was bone-chilling to hear. I left the room.

Who would like to say sorry to and why?

Myself. I put myself through torture. One cancelled show and I lower my face on to a hot stove for six weeks.

Last row you had?

I once sat on the next table to Judge Judy, and for three solid hours she would not stop talking. The woman sitting with her contributed one or two umms, but Judge Rude-y could not shut up. I was ready to ram her face into her own spaghetti.

Tell us a secret about yourself

I have never had a cup of coffee in my entire life. That’s exciting, isn’t it?

What one law would you change?

All meat products should have a MEAT KILLS government health warning because meat production kills the consumer, kills the planet, kills animals. So why is it legal? Since meat causes more damage than tobacco, why only a health warning on tobacco?

Which words or phrases do you overuse?

Finishing a sentence with ‘and so on’ when in fact there’s nothing else to add.

Have you ever cheated death?

Four times.

Who would play you in a film of your life?

I cannot be replicated.

What is the worst job you’ve done?

I was a filing clerk for the Inland Revenue for a few weeks. I ought to have been put to death for that.

What is your worst habit?

I side with anyone who takes the most cynical view.

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

I know every episode of The Big Valley (1965-69) line by line. It isn’t helpful.

If you could go back in time, where would you go?

London’s East End of 1888. The anonymity fascinates me, the rolling fog, the narrow turnings, the prospect of sudden death, a knees-up at The Old King’s Vomit…

When was the last time you cried?

The election of Predicament Trump. He’s a child impersonating an adult, isn’t he? And I can’t forgive him for the sugar-capped teeth and slippery smile of Kellyanne Conway.

What’s the one thing every man should know about women?

Whether male or female, there is always a flaw in the manufacturing.

Who would your dream dinner date be?

I’ve never been on a date, so I’m not even sure what one is.

What’s one skill everyone should have?

The ability to listen. Judge Judy does not have this… which is why she’s a judge.

What’s the worst pain you’ve experienced?

Being a teenager in Seventies Manchester.

Have you ever had a nickname?

I wasn’t ever popular enough to have a nickname.

What song do you want at your funeral?

Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone by Ethel Waters.

What’s the best kiss you’ve had?

None ever.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever had?

‘You don’t project very well as a TV interview.’ I knew it was true.

Regards,
FWD.

Song mentioned:



UPDATE: 10:10 AM PT:

An anonymous person posted a scan of the print edition version:

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UPDATE May 23:

Additional question posted on Jesse's Twitter (link posted by Famous When Dead) and Mando's wife's Instagram, (link posted by an anonymous person):

Stop the press!
Jesse Tobias tweeted:
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Regards,
FWD.

Jesse is not the only one. Mando's wife has the same message on her instagram



A message from #Morrissey... Although the Daily Mail in London printed a q&a with Morrissey yesterday they refused to print the following response: Mail: Which person do you most dislike? Morrissey: Theresa May for saying "I fully support fox-hunting." She doesn't realize that foxes are mothers and fathers and brothers and sisters.
 
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oh gerrit, sounds like you really DO need my nurse services. sorry to hear you're not feeling great. hope everythings okay. keep us updated!!

I am very sorry to say but it looks bad.
No definite diagnosis but I am warned it does look bad. New scans planned.

After Friday 12 January I will know more. Will receive tomorrow special drinks with vitamins and minerals as I don’t get enough of them passing my throat.

I promise to keep you informed.
By the way I am aware I’m not the only one and even on this site there are posters dealing with the same.
Thanks again for your concern Rifke!
 
I am very sorry to say but it looks bad.
No definite diagnosis but I am warned it does look bad. New scans planned.

After Friday 12 January I will know more. Will receive tomorrow special drinks with vitamins and minerals as I don’t get enough of them passing my throat.

I promise to keep you informed.
By the way I am aware I’m not the only one and even on this site there are posters dealing with the same.
Thanks again for your concern Rifke!

You cannot die us on mate, not now not ever.

What really helped me despite all the sugar in it was the antibiotics of the future, heather honey. It immediately put the body to work and my lymph system began to clear out something whatever it was. I was swollen on the side of my neck and under armpits and then it did not take long until the throat issue was gone.

With the attempts to clear out antibiotics and use it less heather honey is tipped to become a replacement. Maybe you can buy Manuka honey but since they are shipped from abroad local heather honey is a better option cause it is as good as Manuka and is much cheaper.

https://www.realnatural.org/honey-beats-antibiotics/

Imagine this place without you, oh the horror and anarchy.
 
You cannot die us on mate, not now not ever.

What really helped me despite all the sugar in it was the antibiotics of the future, heather honey. It immediately put the body to work and my lymph system began to clear out something whatever it was. I was swollen on the side of my neck and under armpits and then it did not take long until the throat issue was gone.

With the attempts to clear out antibiotics and use it less heather honey is tipped to become a replacement. Maybe you can buy Manuka honey but since they are shipped from abroad local heather honey is a better option cause it is as good as Manuka and is much cheaper.

https://www.realnatural.org/honey-beats-antibiotics/

Imagine this place without you, oh the horror and anarchy.

Hi Urbs, at the moment I am between fear (and maybe false) hope.
Never really digged into my health situation as I feel I am dependant on the expertise of specialist doctors.
What they found is in my oesophaghus, not in my throat.

I appreciate your suggestions but I’ll have to wait for the complete diagnosis and treatmentplan.

Unfortunately I couldn’t resist to look on Wikipedia for general info, which I regret now doing cause general predictment and outlook is bad, really bad.

I think I will have to adjust one way or the other. Not yet the time to make decisions.

Again, I appreciate your suggestions but in my case, is that heather honey a good idea?
 
Hi Urbs, at the moment I am between fear (and maybe false) hope.
Never really digged into my health situation as I feel I am dependant on the expertise of specialist doctors.
What they found is in my oesophaghus, not in my throat.

I appreciate your suggestions but I’ll have to wait for the complete diagnosis and treatmentplan.

Unfortunately I couldn’t resist to look on Wikipedia for general info, which I regret now doing cause general predictment and outlook is bad, really bad.

I think I will have to adjust one way or the other. Not yet the time to make decisions.

Again, I appreciate your suggestions but in my case, is that heather honey a good idea?

Of course you should wait for the verdict from the doctors before doing anything. The things I suggest are things you do when you don't get any help at all which is the case for many of us here in Sweden. Private doctors are hard to find and most are booked up and not interested in more patients.

So most likely stomach acid has caused you problems so I guess they have advised you to keep that in check by avoiding a number of things?

I would use baking soda/bicarbonate between meals but it is important not to take before or after eating for an hour at least. Avoid acid reflux and alcohol and smoking.

Don't worry it can be a host of things and doesn't have to be the big C and even then there is hope. You really have me worried now, Gerrit!
 
Hi Urbs, at the moment I am between fear (and maybe false) hope.
Never really digged into my health situation as I feel I am dependant on the expertise of specialist doctors.
What they found is in my oesophaghus, not in my throat.

I appreciate your suggestions but I’ll have to wait for the complete diagnosis and treatmentplan.

Unfortunately I couldn’t resist to look on Wikipedia for general info, which I regret now doing cause general predictment and outlook is bad, really bad.

I think I will have to adjust one way or the other. Not yet the time to make decisions.

Again, I appreciate your suggestions but in my case, is that heather honey a good idea?

Studied it more and saw them mention nitrosamines that I knew about before. Avoid nitrites at all cost.

Take probiotics and the stronger the better.

https://www.superfood.nl/en/catalogsearch/result/?q=probiotics
 
I am very sorry to say but it looks bad.
No definite diagnosis but I am warned it does look bad. New scans planned.

After Friday 12 January I will know more. Will receive tomorrow special drinks with vitamins and minerals as I don’t get enough of them passing my throat.

I promise to keep you informed.
By the way I am aware I’m not the only one and even on this site there are posters dealing with the same.
Thanks again for your concern Rifke!
oh no, gerrit. oh shit. I don't know what to say. well I guess there's no point in saying anything until we know for sure.

think positively, gerrit! although I don't know what good that will do. I would offer you a foot massage but you already told me once that your feet are too boney and i'd have to press really hard, and I'm not really into that. I could bring you some gingerale?! I suppose now I should confess I'm not an actual nurse, that in actual fact that was only a ruse to get closer to moz, and not a very well researched one at that. I was hoping I could keep up the charade by continually offering foot massages and ginger ale but beyond that I'm afraid I really don't know what to do :(

so let's hope everything will be okay, gerritt!
 
I am very sorry to say but it looks bad.
No definite diagnosis but I am warned it does look bad. New scans planned.

After Friday 12 January I will know more. Will receive tomorrow special drinks with vitamins and minerals as I don’t get enough of them passing my throat.

I promise to keep you informed.
By the way I am aware I’m not the only one and even on this site there are posters dealing with the same.
Thanks again for your concern Rifke!

Wishing you all the best and hope everything will be OK, Gerrit.
 
I am very sorry to say but it looks bad.
No definite diagnosis but I am warned it does look bad. New scans planned.

After Friday 12 January I will know more. Will receive tomorrow special drinks with vitamins and minerals as I don’t get enough of them passing my throat.

I promise to keep you informed.
By the way I am aware I’m not the only one and even on this site there are posters dealing with the same.
Thanks again for your concern Rifke!
Hi QQQ, you are in my thoughts.
Life must be bloody tough for you at the moment.
Peter
 
I am very sorry to say but it looks bad.
No definite diagnosis but I am warned it does look bad. New scans planned.

After Friday 12 January I will know more. Will receive tomorrow special drinks with vitamins and minerals as I don’t get enough of them passing my throat.

I promise to keep you informed.
By the way I am aware I’m not the only one and even on this site there are posters dealing with the same.
Thanks again for your concern Rifke!

Very sorry to hear, QQQ, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you that it's not as bad as they think. Sometimes Wikipedia is your best friend and sometimes your worst enemy. Try and stay positive, we're all thinking about you.
 
Hi Urbs, at the moment I am between fear (and maybe false) hope.
Never really digged into my health situation as I feel I am dependant on the expertise of specialist doctors.
What they found is in my oesophaghus, not in my throat.

I appreciate your suggestions but I’ll have to wait for the complete diagnosis and treatmentplan.

Unfortunately I couldn’t resist to look on Wikipedia for general info, which I regret now doing cause general predictment and outlook is bad, really bad.

I think I will have to adjust one way or the other. Not yet the time to make decisions.

Again, I appreciate your suggestions but in my case, is that heather honey a good idea?

Very sorry to hear this.
 
oh no, gerrit. oh shit. I don't know what to say. well I guess there's no point in saying anything until we know for sure.

think positively, gerrit! although I don't know what good that will do. I would offer you a foot massage but you already told me once that your feet are too boney and i'd have to press really hard, and I'm not really into that. I could bring you some gingerale?! I suppose now I should confess I'm not an actual nurse, that in actual fact that was only a ruse to get closer to moz, and not a very well researched one at that. I was hoping I could keep up the charade by continually offering foot massages and ginger ale but beyond that I'm afraid I really don't know what to do :(

so let's hope everything will be okay, gerritt!

You just did the only thing I needed most and that was having a laugh, by mentioning my boney, long feet.
I forgot about them, mentioning them to you! You have such a remarkable eye for detail and a very good memory! And you are funny, at least to me.

Can I please hold on to my fantasy about nurse Rifke giving my boney feet a firm massage with your strong hands? :p
 
Hi QQQ, you are in my thoughts.
Life must be bloody tough for you at the moment.
Peter

Appreciated a lot Peterb!
The tough thing is I realise it will now be and stay a very uncertain existence.
I will have to adjust and live by the day.
 
Very sorry to hear, QQQ, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you that it's not as bad as they think. Sometimes Wikipedia is your best friend and sometimes your worst enemy. Try and stay positive, we're all thinking about you.

Thank you Peppermint!
It does do me good to realise that.
 
QQQ, I am sending you much love and much hope from Boston.

To receive much love and hope from Boston is extraordinary and I do appreciate it a lot!
Thanks Kenmare!
 
I hope everything will be alright, dear Quando!

I will, however, send you a message with an idea quite soon.
 

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