Work is a four-letter word.
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.
I have no love for myself as a human being, but I have immense pride in the music I make, and I believe it has an important place. Others do, too, and the thousands of people with Morrissey tattoos certainly proves something.
I can’t believe I’m 29. Where did the years go? Why did the years go?
I find Christmas very difficult.
Jesus made me, so he should save me from pity, sympathy and idiots discussing me.
I can get incredibly erotic about blotting paper.
Finally, I can get on with someone.
I don’t dream about anyone – except myself.
I’m dramatically underexposed. I demand more attention!
Not everybody is absolutely stupid. Why on earth would I be racist, what would I be trying to achieve?
You may not realize this, but people have the power to change the world.
And if I seem a little strange Well, that’s because I am.
Lots of people make the stage and it can seem very violent and over the top, but it’s not really. It’s always a kind of gentle ballet.
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.
I’ve only been to Ireland once, and I felt I would wake up with voices in my head, almost like music, and that if I were a songwriter, I would be very inspired.
I think perhaps I touch on a different passion in people. It’s not simple the passion of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion – it’s more romantic than sexual.
It takes strength to be gentle and kind.
I wear black on the outside, because black is how I feel on the inside.
Nature is a language – can’t you read?