Morrissey: in his own words

"It is often a relief to be wrong" is among the more startling declarations in the autobiography of the singer-songwriter and founder of the Smiths - Morrissey. Culture and Digital Editor Paul Mason reports.

[@balbinaviola9926]

I've read Moz"s autobiography and I didn't see any self-pity but an accurate description. And a very gifted pen.

[@Burps___]

balbina viola His pen was not as gifted for his single work of fiction. His only novel was universally panned.

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

It was good, until the last third. I have no interest in his disputes with the Smiths. Just banging on for a hundred pages was tedious.

[@sexobscura]

he's a true artiste who puts Wilde to shame

[@aurorastorm9842]

His autobiography is a very good book and Morrissey narrates his life superbly. He is a quality human being.

[@lenniet]

Self pity? A classic misinterpretation of The Smiths and Morrissey

[@denisepaulsenful]

They are ironic!

[@BurtonRdForever]

Usual lazy bullshit journalism

[@TSeeker1]

Self deprecating humour mixed with some inflated ego, not self pity. He's earned the ego!👍

[@claykeyworth272]

To call Morrissey miserable is to misunderstand him entirely.

[@ashleyohohoh]

Im on page 153 of the book, its wonderful so far.. learning so much. Love how he writes.

[@barbarohelm9697]

Morrissey is a genius like Lennon but for some reason he gets this lazy title . He's actually quite charming and funny

[@traviscarver4708]

Anthony Helm Don’t compare Morrissey and John Lennon. Morrissey is by far the better singer and lyricist. It isn’t even close.

[@ashley-fy4yl]

Travis Carver let me get this straight... so you’re saying that morrissey is better than lennon because they’re good at doing what they do? lennon and moz are equally good

[@ethanc1719]

@@traviscarver4708 clown, Lennon Is years ahead

[@BurtonRdForever]

@@ethanc1719 Years ahead? Explain. Morrissey is one of the best lyricists ever.

[@h0lysockbob401]

With a voice like warm velvet. ​@@BurtonRdForever

[@vicshere99]

Everything about this "piece" and the "journalists" involved demonstrates why he's a misanthrope. You make misanthropes of millions of us.

[@jitblues]

With their fluent misunderstanding of any and everything.

[@adamuk8199]

I’m surprised he let foreigners in, must have had a change of heart.

[@h0lysockbob401]

😅

[@arricammarques1955]

'A Poem for self pity' ? This critic should be more open minded.

[@stephennicholas1590]

God Bless Morrissey.

[@MillieonaVespa]

beautifully written book

[@JAMAICADOCK]

Morrissey is the true Queen of England

[@balbinaviola9926]

Bad journalism, jealous guy ?

[@schwarzblatt]

Self-pity? Bad joke about gladiola? Silly little nutshell critique from a writer? Horrendous segment.

[@PDHulme61]

Great book from the Iconic Morrissey ! **************Pd

[@itsjustme6403]

no idea why the press still hail him as a pedantic miser, misery guts. who turns down interviews. Is there any wonder? the pigeonholing is still prevalent

[@KingBlonde]

That last shot is some tacky shit, leaves being stupidly dropped over mozzas book hahaha

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

It was a good read.

[@collapsingquantumwav]

Smart people don't believe in kings and queens.

[@TelecastPropellor96]

I believe in the Queen. I saw her on telly.

[@arricammarques1955]

Biography a 'classic' in its own write. Thorns against thatcher, monarchy rightly inflicted.

[@jeebsgold]

"Virtual recluse?!" He does an awful lot of interviews and such for a "recluse."

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Still think of the naked boy alone up there on the moors. What happened to him and who was he?

[@rennyzero420]

Very nice thanks.

[@edwardwalker7722]

Johnny Marr is the founder of the Smiths Get it straight

[@r.pneumo7337]

So... ?

[@simonedgbaston]

Edward Walker Joint effort 😃

[@kaguth]

They both were, really.

[@CaptainFarthouse]

what did Johnny Marr do after The Smiths? face it Morrissey is The Smiths

[@osbournerudock8587]

Booji Boy Total bullshit. Marr wrote the music, without which there would have been no Smiths songs - just words, and very likely no one would have heard of Morrissey. Likewise, if Marr had never met Morrissey then possibly he would just be a very successful session musician. What made Smiths so special was the combination of Moz's lyrics and Marr's music - one of the most fortuitous writing partnerships in history. To say that either one 'was the Smiths' is utterly moronic.

[@sprintbass]

I met Morrissey in 92 your arsenal tour..Charolotte NC I was `19 then...

[@toraimanchester4658]

they always interview the stupidest most blatantly blinkered fans who quite clearly are delusional as opposed to genuine intellectuals who admire the music... wonder why that is

[@brongosportal3014]

To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand the smiths, yada yada yada....

[@ROCKSTARS_HQ]

LOVE MOZ

[@monty1864]

Journalist is a closet rick astley fan

[@heygringo7]

some crazy looking teeth on that music reviewer bloke

[@StratsRUs]

The Autobiography is hilarious.His ego is on fire.He's like a cartoon.

[@h0lysockbob401]

One reason why he's so beloved is his sardonic humour. Yes hes hilarious, hot and totally on fure.❤

[@h0lysockbob401]

Hes on fire. Sorry I got all excited. 😂

[@plasticbudgie]

actually rather incorrect, Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke were the founders of the smiths. The name it's self i could understand but you didn't say the founder of the bands persona.

[@alistaircameron7076]

03:02 - those teeth though

[@TommyIsATwat]

Woz that it for a hit peice?

[@taradunkler2318]

I adore Morrissey but I detest that which he detested regarding his disgust with the very thing that keeps us slaves and ruins what being a real person is.People who are likeminded usually are labelled "recluse" or exclude themselves from horseshit.

[@orlandotrustfullandhiscosm4110]

wow that girl fan is soo cute tho!

[@SergioFersan1991]

You realize you have a problem with football when you listen Guardiola instead of Gladiola 4:05

[@imperialnocturnehellbound]

Why the hell do you think the Smiths disbanded right after Johnny Marr left? The band knew they were fucked.

[@BurtonRdForever]

They actually carried on for a while. Andy Mike and Craig Gannon play on 2 of the first singles Morrissey as a solo artist put out. Last of the international playboys and Interesting Drug. They also played the first Morrissey solo gig at Wolverhampton on 23rd December 1988. Morrissey then moved on and went from strength to strength whilst Johnny joined The The.

[@arricammarques1955]

Who really gives a toss about the 'Boil family'? Such a waste of money for security detail, publications, media coverage. Short cut to thinking.

[@MaquiladoraIII]

Why on earth were they interviewing John Turturro?

[@collapsingquantumwav]

+MaquiladoraIII LOL!

[@guydecervens]

Oh woooo, he said bad things about Her Maggotistry QW

[@Edweiner29]

biased journalist

[@ruanmckay7530]

ths is one of the worst journalists I,ve ever had to endure . Is he speaking or vomiting?

[@catarinafaro]

hill upon hill upon hill lisbon lingers on . stay alive

[@bleikrsound6127]

Fame = prison go awayyyyy go awayyyy

[@royfr8136]

Biased much

[@stephenroche5107]

What is the issue if morrisey is gay do you worry if your doctor's gay when you go and see him or her !

[@shucksful]

Honestly? YES, YES, YES! Lol.

[@suedenim6590]

Overated tosh

[@RosieHarp]

Krishnan Guru Murthy Ewwwwwww

[@aceridder543]

He is not a GOD people....get a grip

[@plasteredbastard]

the fact the british media spare no expense at castigating and maligning his name makes me appreciate him more than i did before

[@vladpewt5896]

Reviewed by a that snitch for globalism Mason 👁️ 😄 Charles Shaar Murray being a pseud rock intellectual parody. So much for culture.

[@sexobscura]

PEOPLE ARE STRANGE