JiltedJim writes:

Morrissey gives an interview with today's City Life Magazine, which I have transcribed for the benefit of non-English fans of his Mozjesty. (Update: 07/03 20:17 GMT: scans of the article posted on the general discussion board by gIrL uNaFrAiD.)

Typical brainless questions, but never mind. The accompanying photos are nice, but nothing spectacular. Moz makes some interesting comments on Manchester, the recent documentary, the war in Iraq and, erm, Larry Grayson (!), manages to mention Linder Sterling no less than three times, and drops tantalising hints he'll be playing the Manchester MEN arena soon! Please forgive the odd grammatical error, I'm not the world's greatest typist.

AND DON'T FORGET THE SONGS...

In only his British Press interview in seven years, Manchester's Greatest Ever Frontman (as voted by you) speaks exclusively to City Life about everything from life in LA to his new album, from Manchester's urban regeneration to the on-going ill health of British pop. The more we ignore Morrissey, it seems...

Lisa Hosojima sends the link and welcomes Morrissey admirers:

Morrissey section at Hosojima Art

and also adds, "Morrissey has a beauty which exudes from his very pores, it's not just on the surface, and that is the element I hope to portray in my art of him."

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sazzer writes:

The Thriils mention Morrissey in yet another interview which appeared in the magazine supplement of the Sunday Express on 29 June.They say Morrissey came to see them rehearse and Daniel said:

"It was weird, we thought he must be mad into music we all like but he does not seem to like any music. We listed 50 bands and he liked 2 of them."

Perhaps they should check out "Under the Influence"

Antonio writes:

update: screenings of "my life with morrissey" have been added and will now include a 30-min documentary. screening times will be july 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th at 9pm - advance tickets will be available at the box office. check cinemaclassics.com for schedule listing - visit mylifewithmorrissey.com for more information about "my life with morrissey".

admission - $7

cinema classics
332 east 11th st
new york city

An anonymous person writes:

Radio Four has a show on at the moment called 'Armitage and Moore's Guide To Song'. It's in three parts and airs on Tuesdays from 1.30pm-2.00pm. Part one was broadcast last week, but can be found at:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/progs/listenagain.shtml

Not sure if, or when, it will be replaced by part two, which will be about the ways in which the performance effects the meaning of the song.

Moore teaches a Popular Music course and Armitage is a poet. The first show covered the use of character in song, and one of the tracks discussed was 'Reel Around The Fountain'. It wasn't nearly as sophisticated as I would have hoped, but if you would like to hear Morrissey and Richard Clayderman mentioned in the same breathe then it's certainly worth giving it a go. Be warned - Natalie Merchant is also featured.

Lee writes:

Just thought you might be interested to know, Tom Hingley was wearing a 'Queen Is Dead' t-shirt during the 'Inspiral Carpets' set at Glastonbury!!

Martin writes:

July 7th sees the grand opening of Stockholm's new Morrissey club: THE FARM - STHLM located at KGB Bar on Malmskillnadsgatan.

Every monday there'll be MORRISSEY FANBASE - 5 hours of Morrissey/Smiths and related - in the bar with resident dj martin s.
In the basement there'll be some dancier stuff as resident dj DaKe plays
loud, fonky, sex & electric.

Premiere night: Monday JULY 7th (and continuing every Monday throughout the summer).
Address: KGB Bar, Malmskillnadsgatan 45, Stockholm.
Time: 21 - 02, and it's all for free.
Age: 20+
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