Steven Patrick Morrissey Quotes

A collection of quotes by Steven Patrick Morrissey.

Steven Patrick Morrissey, commonly known as Morrissey, is an influential British singer, songwriter, and author. Born on May 22, 1959, in Manchester, England, Morrissey rose to fame as the lead singer of the British indie rock band, The Smiths, which operated from 1982 to 1987.

As a solo artist, Morrissey continued to capture audiences with his distinctive voice, poetic lyrics, and introspective songwriting. Drawing inspiration from punk rock and pop music, he released multiple successful albums, including "Viva Hate" (1988), "Your Arsenal" (1992), and "Vauxhall and I" (1994). He embarked on numerous world tours, earning a devoted following for his enigmatic stage presence and impassioned performances.

Morrissey's lyrics often explored themes such as inner turmoil, outsider identity, and societal criticism, resonating particularly with misfit youth cultures. His charismatic persona, renowned for his penchant for stylish attire and provocative statements, solidified his status as an icon of alternative music.

Beyond music, Morrissey also pursued a writing career, publishing his debut novel, "List of the Lost," in 2015. Known for his candid opinions and unwavering commitment to animal rights activism, he remains an influential figure in popular culture, continuously dividing opinion while captivating audiences worldwide with his unique artistic expression.

Long hair is an unpardonable offence which should be punisha

Long hair is an unpardonable offence which should be punishable by death.

Steven Patrick Morrissey


I've only been to Ireland once, and I felt I would wake up w

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.

Steven Patrick Morrissey


I think the pop chart today is entirely market-driven. And i

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.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Music

What's the first thing I do when I wake up in the morning? W

What's the first thing I do when I wake up in the morning? Wish I hadn't.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Morning

I hated the royal wedding.

I hated the royal wedding.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Wedding

My family, although they're very large on both my parents' s

My family, although they're very large on both my parents' sides, they don't know much about their family tree. Occasionally, they try to dig, but they can't get very far, and it's baffling. In Dublin, it seems that so many public records were wiped out it's proven to be very difficult, so I know very little.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Family

I didn't really see the British punk movement, if that's wha

I didn't really see the British punk movement, if that's what it was, as wildly original, because I had been listening so intently to all the New York music since 1973, really.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Music

I think there are unseen powers who don't want pop music to

I think there are unseen powers who don't want pop music to be anything other than glorified Madonnas.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Music

I've never intended to be controversial, but it's very easy

I've never intended to be controversial, but it's very easy to be controversial in pop music because nobody ever is.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Music

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn'

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn't stop us from wiping it away with a wet sponge. The Divine doesn't disappear; it's transformed into the clean surface.

Paulo Coelho


I find that it isn't wise to attempt to judge people on thei

I find that it isn't wise to attempt to judge people on their public persona, and even on the music they make. Because I've met so many people whose music I cannot stand, and they're very nice. At the same time, I've met people whose music I've loved, and they're not the person you've invested all this emotion in.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Music

The Royal family to me are not England, and they are not the

The Royal family to me are not England, and they are not the flag.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Family

I mean, death is a serious thing, certainly not to be sneeze

I mean, death is a serious thing, certainly not to be sneezed at.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Death

The monarchy is foremost a business, and it's important to t

The monarchy is foremost a business, and it's important to them that the British public continue to finance the excessive luxurious lifestyles of the now quite enormous, wasteful and useless 'royal' family. I find it very sad.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Business

I don't want to go on much longer, really. I think that woul

I don't want to go on much longer, really. I think that would suggest a lack of imagination. A certain lack of dignity also.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Imagination

I'm not an anarchist, but I believe that people don't want t

I'm not an anarchist, but I believe that people don't want the royal family - the so-called royal family.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Family

Pop music has progressed.

Pop music has progressed.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Music

The fire in the belly is essential, otherwise you become Mic

The fire in the belly is essential, otherwise you become Michael Buble - famous and meaningless.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Famous

Racism is beyond common sense and has no place in our societ

Racism is beyond common sense and has no place in our society.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Society