Steven Morrissey

Singer-Songwriter

Steven Morrissey is a British singer-songwriter known for his poignant lyrics and exploration of themes like love and identity, particularly in his work with The Smiths.

Born
May 22, 1959
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#1437

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"They said they respect me, which means, their judgment is crazy."

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"I avoid people who I actually like. I suppose that’s a phobia but also a habit."

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"The sorrow of the IRA Brighton bombing is that Thatcher escaped unscathed."

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"Most people keep their brains between their legs."

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"There's no blame placed at Kate Middleton, who was in the hospital for, as far as I can see, absolutely no reason . . . She feels no shame about the death of this woman. The arrogance of the British royals is staggering, absolutely staggering."

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"I find Christmas very difficult."

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"I decree today that life is simply taking and not giving, England is mine and it owes me a living."

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"Although I don't have anything against people from other countries, the higher the influx into England the more the British identity disappears."

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"I think labels for the most part want to sign new discoveries so that that label alone is seen to be responsible for the rise of the artist. Not many labels want bands who have already made their mark, because their success is usually attributed to some other label somewhere else at another time."

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"I once bought a Manchester United hat, which I think was 12 shillings, and somebody ran up behind me and pulled it off and just ran ahead. I thought, 'It's a very cruel world, I'm not prepared for this'. And I decided to get my revenge on society."

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"I have so much pride and love for the songs of The Smiths. However, I must ask you, if you come across any Smiths CDs, don't buy them, because all the money goes to that wretched drummer."

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"I don't want to go on much longer, really. I think that would suggest a lack of imagination. A certain lack of dignity also."

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"How can anybody say they know how I feel? The only one around here who is me, is ME."

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"I think flowers are very beautiful things. Very nice and innocent things. They don't harm anybody."

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"I have found the best way to avoid ending your life as a bitter wreck is to start out as one."

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"Bring me the head of Elton John . . . which is one instance in which meat would not be murder, if it were served on a plate."

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"I called to wish you an unhappy birthday because you're evil and you lie and if you should die I may feel slightly sad, but I won't cry."

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