My parents were worried about me, certainly when I became so deeply interested in music and people like the New York Dolls who, at the time, were very peculiar indeed. – Morrissey
England is a memory now. The gates are flooded and anybody can have access to England and join in. – Morrissey
Each year of life brings us nearer to our decline, but I will continue to seek a listener until I’m dead in a ditch. – Morrissey
I think the pop chart today is entirely market-driven. And it has nothing to do with public taste. And it has nothing to do with moving music forward. It’s simply a market chart. – Morrissey
Age gives you a great sense of proportion. You can be very hard on yourself when you’re younger but now I just think ‘well everybody’s absolutely mad and I’m doing quite well’. – Morrissey
I do think it’s possible to go through life and never fall in love, or find someone who loves you. – Morrissey
As a very small child I found recorded noise and the solitary singer beneath the spotlight so dramatic and so brave… walking the plank… willingly… It was sink or swim. The very notion of standing there, alone, I found beautiful. – Morrissey
The most common phrase bandied about these days is ‘Oh my God’. People say it automatically all the time – not realising that that’s a form of prayer. – Morrissey
I have found the best way to avoid ending your life as a bitter wreck is to start out as one. – Morrissey
Age shouldn’t affect you. It’s just like the size of your shoes – they don’t determine how you live your life! You’re either marvellous or you’re boring, regardless of your age. – Morrissey
The fire in the belly is essential, otherwise you become Michael Buble – famous and meaningless. – Morrissey
I’ve never intended to be controversial, but it’s very easy to be controversial in pop music because nobody ever is. – Morrissey
If you walk through Knightsbridge on any bland day of the week you won’t hear an English accent. You’ll hear every accent under the sun apart from the British accent. – Morrissey