"Whenever I’d over­hear how people found me to be ‘a bit much’ (which is the gentle way of say­ing the word ‘unbear­able’), I under­stood why. To myself I would say: Well, yes of course I’m a bit much — if I weren’t, I would not be lit up by so many lights."

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Source: Song: 'The Youngest Was the Most Loved' ('Ringleader of the Tormentors'). 2006.

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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.

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