"Long hair is an unpardonable offense which should be punishable by death."
"I believe the NME have deliberately tried to characterise me as a racist in a recent interview in order to boost their circulation. I abhor racism and cruelty of any kind and will not let this pass."
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Source: Morrissey vs NME: Mozgate Part II by Dave Simpson, www.theguardian.com. November 28, 2007.
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