Morrissey has been a big part of my life since 1983 when I first heard This Charming Man playing on the radio. I was transfixed by his voice immediately, I couldn’t wait to see them perform on Top Of The Pops. I have been addicted ever since…. Morrissey's lyrics spoke with a Northern voice of … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifter: Jenny Gaunt
It was March. Lockdown was on the rise and me and my father decided to go see Morrissey for my first concert.It was a grand experience!Seeing everyone cheering, seeing Morrissey doing what he does best, Not giving a f**k.This encouraged me to be myself and do things normal boys wouldn't do: paint my nails, dye … Continue reading Second Generation Shoplifter Paul Wardle Jr
I fell in love with Morrissey when, by happenstance, I saw The Smiths live in 1985. I wasn’t a sad or lonely teenager, but I was very emotional and deeply enamored of literature, film, art, music, and animals - things only my friends and I seemed to care about. So a singer writing and speaking … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifter: Kristin Collins
I was brought up completely sheltered, for much of my childhood secular things were forbidden. However, with my father moving a few hours north, I was now able to explore the world, as my mother gave me the freedom. At a slumber party when I was 16, a friend had brought some of her sisters … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifter: Rebecca White
Discovered The Smiths when I was 14, and still love Morrissey now at 49! Spent hours in my black bedroom with pictures all around my room and a framed photo of him by my bed. My love for Morrissey will stay with me until my last breath on this wretched planet. I remember taping their … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifter: Lynne Barry
33 years ago now since the very fabric of my life was changed forevermore back in Nineteen Eighty Hate, when Morrissey turned my head as I left my wretched High School, then The Smiths consumed my every waking hour a few months down the line! Thank goodness they came for me! 😍" - Angie Cooke
So it was 37 years ago as a fifteen year old boy, at a mates on a cold Scottish winter Friday evening, Whistle test was on and The Smith's were the live band. I was already aware of them through John Peel and the NME but to see them live was a revelation, how he … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifter: Stuart Douglas
My friend Joy Lentz let me borrow a Meat is Murder cassette. My friends Paul Schwartz and Charles Richards used to play The Smiths on the way to the beach to go surfing. My other friend Tami Griffin had a mix tape with How Soon Is Now on it. I saw the Suedehead video and … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifter: Brian L. Hill
16, clumsy and shy.A red headed nerd with a passion for English literature and crippling social anxiety before it became a fashion stamp.My cousin playing the John Peel sessions EP on a dreaded sunny day.Suddenly, I felt that somebody understood me.And a life long love was born.Living in Spain during the lockdown, and being isolated … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifter: Jenine Stevens
I first saw Morrissey on Top Of The Pops in 1983 when The Smiths mimed to This Charming Man. I was fourteen. I read Smash Hits at that time, not the weekly music press... I didn't listen to John Peel... so that chance appearance on a television chart show was my introduction to a love … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifter: Mark Nicholson
Following a very dark period of my life I was finally arrested around the start of the century.Led out of my job in handcuffs, shamed, desperate and depressed.My friends and family to say the least, truly disappointed.An acquaintance joked to me that if I was seriously thinking of suicide, which I was, I should buy … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifter: Paul Wardle
I was 14 years old, my Thursday night ritual was Top of the pops and the Smiths were on with 'William it was really nothing'. I can remember the moment Moz ripped open his shirt with the 'Marry me' on his chest like it was yesterday. I had a girlfriend who literally was the girl … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifter: Jeff Roberts
I was sixteen (clumsy and shy) when I first heard of The Smiths. I saw “There is a light that never goes out” on top of “100 songs you should hear before you die” list and downloaded it straight away. By the time I got to the chorus I knew I was in love. Morrissey … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifters: Aziza Asadova
I started listening to The Smiths at the underage clubs in Phoenix in 1985. Have been going to shows since 1991. Morrissey has been the consistent stable part of my life. The music and the shows have kept me somewhat sane through the years. Most of my friends are due to Morrissey and The Smiths. … Continue reading Real Life Shoplifters: Jay Judge
"An old photo, always be a fan of Morrissey till the day I die.I heard The Smiths on the Dave Fanning show on radio and from that day on I've been a fan. Still collecting vinyl and anything I can get my hands on, it's my life. Because of Moz I'm still here" - Peter … Continue reading The Real Shoplifters: Peter McDermott
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? An interview with an anonymous West Midland fan Hello, I live in the West Midlands area of the UK, I am a Grandmother of 5 girls. I have 2 daughters and a son. Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? I was aware of Morrissey and The … Continue reading Interview With An Anonymous West Midland Fan
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Iulia, Bucharest, Romania, 37 years old Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? Maybe „fan” is not the right word for me. Even though I am not a „fanatic”, I admire him greatly. Why? Because he is true to himself. Also because he … Continue reading Fan Interview With Iulia
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Amanda Zermeno, from Orange County Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? I was 16 when I was first introduced to Morrissey during the 1990’s party crew days. The time when Rebels, pompadour’s and cuffed pants were the reincarnations of 1950’s “Greasers”. We … Continue reading Fan Interview With Amanda
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Janis Hello everyone, my name is Janis. I live in Morelia, a weird city in Mexico. I'm 19 years old, and I'm a psychology student. I'm just another teenage girl who really loves Moz and The Smiths (and red lipstick). Why are you a … Continue reading Fan Interview With Janis
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Laura Twenty-nine, clumsy and shy. My name’s Laura and I live in Warrington, which Morrissey once said had nothing but George Formby’s bones. Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? As well as releasing fantastic music that so many of us … Continue reading Fan Interview with Laura
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Marianne, 39, Canada Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? I found Morrissey later in life than a lot of other fans, I was 33 years old. Up until then, I had never come across anyone, anywhere, who had spoken to me in … Continue reading Fan Interview With Marianne
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Ryan Hello, I’m Ryan, aged 38, I live in Sheffield, England, UK (about 25 miles from Manchester) I live, hand in glove, with my wife and 3-year-old daughter. @rybazoxo on twitter Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? Back in the 1990s when … Continue reading Fan Interview With Ryan
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Lara Hey, I’m Lara... Known online as @LadyMoz, I’m 39 💎 How has he inspired you? Morrissey has continually been inspiring me since I was 17... My sister Shelly and brother-in-law Jake, first introduced him into my life... and took me to my first … Continue reading Fan Interview With Lara
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Ray Hello. I’m Ray, a 35-year-old copywriter. I live in Glasgow in the United Kingdom with my lady-friend, Sofia, and my 1-year-old King Charles Cavalier, Stella. I work as a full-time scribe/ pencil-pusher for the Government (cue: boos) and also co-run a website, http://www.feltenink.com, … Continue reading Fan Interview With Ray
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Jenny My name is Jenny, I live in the USA. I'm 40 years old. I'm a history teacher. Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? Morrissey is everything to me. Ever since I heard the first few notes of "Strangeways" when I was … Continue reading Fan Interview With Jenny
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Lauralee Markley, aged 48, Los Angeles I am a well-defined average, middle-aged (48) white, educated, affluent, divorced, American female, born and raised in Los Angeles. I’ve been devoted to Morrissey since I was a kid. What is it that resonates between you and him? … Continue reading Fan Interview With Lauralee
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Malin, Sweden/Norway Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? He has healed me. Again and again. He makes me feel less lonely. I may stray away but I always come back, Morrissey is home. The bad years are also the years I had … Continue reading Fan Interview with Malin
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Dan Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? Because he consistently creates music that I have enjoyed throughout my life. I love his unique lyrics, the stories within the songs, the emotions they evoke in me, the energy with which they are sung, … Continue reading Fan Interview With Dan
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Stuart Douglas, Glasgow, Scotland. Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? Been a fan all my adult life, still love him as much as I did when I was 15 . Still love the build-up to any release, his latest album is … Continue reading Fan Interview With Stuart
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Bangkok Seven Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? He's the best songwriter of our time. What is it that resonates between you and him? Between me and him? We're not acquainted. But I identify with the themes in his songs. How has he … Continue reading Fan Interview With Bangkok Seven
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Ang Mkela, USA Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? I am a loyal fan because Morrissey has saved my life. His words have gotten me through some hard times and to be honest if it wasn’t for his music I think … Continue reading Fan Interview With Ang
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Stacy 40 years old, living in the suburbs of Chicago, IL, USA. Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? When I was 13 and first listened to Your Arsenal, Morrissey stole my heart with his words and music. I am a fan of … Continue reading Fan Interview With Stacy
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Angie Cooke, 47, born in Huddersfield and based in Manchester Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? I may not always agree with his point of view, but I hugely admire the fact that he has never compromised for the sake of selling … Continue reading Fan Interview With Angie
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Katrina Preston, 62, Blackburn, Lancashire Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? I love the man & I love the music What is it that resonates between you and him? We're both northern with Irish parentage How has he inspired you? His music … Continue reading Fan Interview With Katrina
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Jordan, aged 23, from the UK Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? The music, the live performances, other Morrissey fans (the majority are really lovely people) M’s music tackles situations in life like nobody ever has or ever will. He writes and … Continue reading Fan Interview With Jordan
Just who exactly is a Morrissey fan? A Fan interview with Wolveswench Why are you a loyal fan of Morrissey? I enjoy his music and lyrics his northern humour and wit, care of animals What is it that resonates between you and him? His honesty How has he inspired you? He inspires me to say … Continue reading Fan Interview with Wolveswench
Letters to Morrissey 