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.
Steven Morrissey

When I'm lying in my bed I think about life and I think about death and neither one particularly appeals to me.
Steven Morrissey

I do think it's possible to go through life and never fall in love, or find someone who loves you.
Steven Morrissey

You have to, at least from a distance, look as if you know what you're doing, and I can manage that.
Steven Morrissey

Long hair is an unpardonable offense which should be punishable by death.
Steven 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'.
Steven 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.
Steven Morrissey

Artists aren't really people. And I'm actually 40 per cent papier mache.
Steven Morrissey