yes yes yes yes yes

God,I am so sad!

  Robert Sharples(douch98@aol.com)

by the price of his his clothes! Bloody hell, it's scary how much things cost when you can afford to buy it...or something along those lines that makes sense.

Nice to see new pictures though, i'm sure he's doing something different with his quiff.
The picture of him in the pull-out inlay definitely supports this theory. It's looking even better than ever. Must be the baking soda.

Having flicked briefly through the rest of the magazine, i'm not entirely sure men can claim that women's magazines are especially full of crap.

Besides Morrissey, the experience of spending my money on GQ was made better only by the smell of its pages (have a sniff, honestly), & the advert with Johnny Depp appearing in it on page 92.

I've just skimmed it so far but, at the end Morrissey says, "I know more than I know", which reminded me of a little curio I learnt as a child in school; an ancient Chinese saying that goes like this:

He who knows and knows he knows, he is a wise man; seek him.
He who knows and knows not he knows, he is asleep; wake him.
He who knows not and knows he knows not, he is a child; teach him.
But, he who knows not and knows not he knows not, he is a fool; shun him!

Very entertaining interview. So; Jesse's the main songwriter eh? And Alain's on board but not writing? Intruiging.....

I hate to be pedantic, but St Jude is the patron saint of lost causes. Anthony is the the saint for lost items and things.

I think thats the most enjoyable thing ive read in ages.

Imagine that, sitting in a pub getting pissed with Morrissey! I laughed so much at that bit where it goes "Bollocks" after talking about underwear, but more because I can just imagine him slamming down his pint and slurring his words. Fantastic!

He was on top form and even though it was only a transcript he seemed alot more relaxed. Very honest and open, Im not sure I believe that There is A Light isnt about Johhny though, it just seems to fit so well! Maybe thats more clutching at straws on my part than anything else, heh.

Have to say the main reason I found the interview enjoyable though was...

"It transpires that Jesse Tobias – red wine, specialist subject: obscure Eighties punk bands – has co-written the majority of Morrissey’s new album which they agree is in the same vein as You Are The Quarry, only better. “I realise now that I’m in it for the long haul,” says Morrissey, polishing off his pint. “Disappointing as it will sound, I’m not planning to go away.” "

When last year on shows like Janice Long he was umming and ahhing and saying "Im not saying anything, ive got lockjaw" when asked about retirement and dropping alot of rather unsubtle hints on the tour.

And unless im being completely ignorant it also says there will be a new song called “In The Future When All’s Well”.

Anyway, yes, very good interview, nice to come home from a good evening and read it, a privilidge for younger whippersnappers like myself who dont get many new interviews to read as alot of the older lot on here did in his Smiths days.

1. Dog named Shame. (if true, that's super cute)

2. New song called "In The Future When All's Well"

3. He uses email a lot.

4. Does in fact like Orange Juice, contrary to popular belief.

5. Has never heard Can!

And so much more.
This was an excellent interview.

Apart from three or four pages.

Thanks for the article uncleskinny!:)

I thought it was more honest than most, and a lot of fun to read.

Could you please, please, please scan pics?

If you can, then thanks! :)

the best line of the interview.
and the next best (fitting today):

GQ: “Ten years on, does it strike you as ironic that Vauxhall And I is seen as something of a masterpiece?”

M: “If you were to remove the ‘something of’ from that sentence, then yes. But you could have fooled me. It’s never mentioned by anyone. There are weekly lists of the 2,000 Most Potent Albums In The History Of Music which I scan avidly, and it has never appeared.”

see this is why i don't know if i could handle ever meeting him. it didn't stop me from looking for a jag when i drove by his street in la, but i know i would sound like a mumbling idiot if i ever had a chance to speak with him. the wonderful wit and charm...truly one of the greatest of our time.

Brilliant as ever - the interviews have never disappointed me. Why isn't there a good book of Morrissey Interviews?

Really great interview, it brightened up my day. The Everyday is like Sundae comment was absolutely genius. I'm very impressed that Morrissey drinks Newcastle Brown Ale, it's pretty hard stuff, a couple of bottles makes me quite mental.

Here they are for those who can't get hold of a copy (though it really does smell very nice)

GQ Magazine Interview & new photo shoot [photobucket.com].

I really enjoyed that I have to say- I really like seeing his humour on display.

It's also reassuring to know he is available at long weekends.

And he uses e-mail!!!
Like a real person!
Whoever would have thought?

The suit looks like it was made from the material they use to cover bus seats in, but with less cigarette burns and ancient encrusted gum. ;)

But I still love him, in an Emily-loves-Bagpuss kinda way.

By far, the finest Morrissey interview I've ever read and quite possibly the only interview to give you a genuine insight into the person. Here he is behaving like a bloke (downing brown ale, mouthing opinions, slurring his words). Fabulous.

And, to top it all, a new writing partner. No idea what Mr Tobias is capable of but I'm naturally optimistic.

Hairy Chest - Even Nicer

Yummy!

I thought Morrissey was a vegan, so why is he munching on whipped and ice cream?

Is it vegan?

and yeah, "everyday is like sundae".haha

Some of the poses reminded me of recent covers.
"Hand on heart" Jesus, "Kneeling" There is a light, "Hurling the cloth" Who put the M.
Not very interesting, but nonetheless.

is it the u.s. version or the u.k. version of G.Q.?
thanks

Great interview. He seemed to be getting a little tipsy and loose-lipped. Very entertaining. Funny, and I'm not just saying it, but I've always had a soft spot for Wonderland eventhough I never really liked Big Country. And The Rubette's were indeed 'bollocks'!

Glad to hear that Jesse is involved in the songwriting. I look forward to hearing what he can add to the mix.

Get ready for 2006 people...off we go again!

I was just thumbing through GQ (well, I did spend 6 euros) and found an extra little snippet on page 40.
They're introducing the photographer Simon Emmett.
Quote:

" Pressed for tales of diva behaviour from our Men Of The year,Emmett is, as ever, the soul of discretion: "Genuinely," he says, "there wasn't one problem person on the whole production. They were all good, but Morrissey would have the edge. He was a very pleasant surprise!"

Which is funny because that's exactly what I said when I found him in my bathroom this morning.

The interview was in London, wasnt it?

The pictures taken were clearly not. Ive not known Mozz to do many photoshoots that arent related to an album or something, maybe it was the recording of a video or something for a new single or something like that. Could be clutching at straws though.

Four Newcastles? Sounds like Mozz is a pretty cheap date.

Anyone else notice that he looks like Nip/Tuck's Julian McMahon in these pictures?

Disregarding some stale stereotypical inserts, that seemed like a merry kind of interview, though 5 pints? He’d better watch out if he’s anything like his pa!: “With all the Championship medals, births, christenings and celebrations, it was not surprising that Peter infrequently succumbed to his friend’s admonitions to have a pint. On such occasions, the results were comically calamitous. As Harry Denton observed: “He’d conk out, more or less!” After one session, in which the over-sociable Morrissey exceeded the deadly three-pint mark, he had to be bodily escorted home. Even after two pints he seemed noticeably woozy and usually fell victim to the giggles”.

But the prize and NYD film called for a bit of a splash-out. I wonder why he called his dog “Shame”. Friends of mine, who took in a cute little stray, named him Kamir which is sorta clever. So Jesse’s the main writing partner for the new album, likely to deliver quite a different sound. Morrissey’s ‘not planning to go away’- good! The same crew who publish GQ is just launching another similar new magazine, Men’s Vogue, for rich over-35’s; hopefully they might chase Moz down again for that.

He is wildly handsome, isn't he? Last time I bought a copy of GQ, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Nomar Garciaparra were on the cover. I hope I can get a copy of it; the pictures are quite lovely!

I have never had a guardian or a mentor.

LOL, but from what I understand, a good manager or agent would suffice! ;)

Nice photos, thanks, Keely.

God,he's so handsome! YUM :-D

Glancing at these photographs, why Morrissey isn't a movie star is beyond me. He's George Clooney without the hamburger.

Thanks for the link Keely!!!
Wow! My heart skipped a beat.
He's still my hero. But then again, even
if he just wore jeans and a t-shirt I'd still love him.

He looks a bit fatter. Bit bloated.
But still in ok shape physically.
Wonder how much he weights?

Anyhow. He's the man.
Clever interview too.

I thought that part about 'The Streets' was especially wonderful . . . *grins*

And yes, Keely - I think it has rather an alluring smell too . . . it's just rather a shame about the rest of the content on the whole:

"Try a navy silk scarf with a white random spot. It's very influential look."

Resoundingly feeble . . .

Well, I'm now going to go and scan all of the pictures and pritt-stick them onto my stationery in the hope of making the prospect of work more attractive. The thing is, it actually will work - it always does.

He is far more handsome than he's ever been.
Oh let me!!!

Great pics but he looks in pain in the one where he's bending over. Whats going on there then?

Isn't it ironic that Jesse used to write for Alanis Morissette and is now writing for Morrissey?

It's like ten thousands spoons when all you need is a knife, to stab the man of your dreams' beautiful wife.

I really do think.

that programme he's reading in the last pic with that great smile on his face??????????

Anyone know what aftershave Morrissey wears?

There is a list in the GQ site(UK) of BD 2005 which includes two favourites :-)

54 JOHNNY MARR

The healer
NEW ENTRY!

"Still the best-dressed ex-Smith by a mile."
John Naughton, super scribe

17 MORRISSEY

Bigmouth strikes again
NEW ENTRY!

"Growing old gracefully in Fifties-style eveningwear, he was the man who pioneered the dinner jacket and jeans look a decade ago in his 'Dagenham Dave' video."
David Walliams, Mr Little Britain

A curious comment of Morrissey in 1988, which is in fact an analysis of the historical/socioligical role of fashion! :

"I remember standing outside concert halls in the early '70s, people would just walk past you and start kicking the queue. Everybody would just cower under a mass of Afghan coats."

And now those happy days are here again?

"Not for me! But I've seen a tramp with an Afghan coat on. I think we'll reach the stage where tramps no longer wear old 1930s overcoats and cloth caps, that they'll be actually going round in platforms and Chicory Tip t-shirts. It will happen! The tramps of the future obviously have to move with the times."

I don't exactly know what situation he is alluding to...what is his relation with Afghan coats and tramps?...

It seems, though that our middle-aged Moz is living much less repressive times, which he likes to be reflected on his mediterranean-stlye outfits. Fashion = Freedom, and in an odd way he proves it!

Think he is wearing the same glasses in the GQ pictures, that he wore in the recent newspaper pictures in Manchester that compared him with Jim Bowen.

Brown Ale (for the Geordies*) has 160 calories a pint. Hope he is not drinking too much of it after 8! However, it is definitely the low calorie option!

The stats:
Bitter Pint 200
Draught Ale Pint 200
Pale Ale Pint 200
Brown Ale (for the Geordies) Pint 160
Stout (including Guinness) Pint 220
Strong Ale (like Real Ale) Pint 440
Lager Pint 180

* Quote from feelingok.uk not me!!!!!

Brown Ale: Some Facts and Figures

Did you know? Newcastle is home to Newcastle Breweries Ltd., makers of the famous Newcastle Brown Ale, originally produced in 1927. Legend has it that Newcastle was the first place in Britain to brew beer.

If you want too know more about what your (our?) king is drinking, here is a link, but there is loads of stuff to google (you may have to remove a rouge space to view it, this often happens when posting a link).

http://www.waitrose.com/food_drink/wfi/drinks/beer andcider/0102028.asp

Newcastle United

We have a shite football team. It is preferable to watch them after gallons of Brown Ale. I asked Morrissey to manage the team when he came to Newcastle September last year, but he said ‘I really don’t think so, I am interested in high art. I cant attain it, but I am interested in it’.

I wonder how many pints he had when he was in Newcastle?

As a wise man once said: "fashion is what you adopt when you don't know who you are."

Moz is always in fashion, because he is always out of it. Only the world's greatest non-conformist could continue to sneer into middle age, refuse to be humbled by gravity, look so damn good, and sound even better. Only Moz could be so tenderly contemptuous of the dictates of time.

Makes me go all weak...

I'm surprised because no one has comment about Morrissey's "I wasn't (sexually) in love with Johnny Marr". I think is the first time that the Man Himself has spoken about that and the first time that he has refused the general idea about a real love to Mister Marr, but maybe I'm wrong. My english is terrible (as you can see) but I think that Stephen Street, Mike Joyce even Johnny Marr in "The songs that saved your life" (about "There's a light..." and "I won´t share you") have said something about the Morrissey's feelings about his guitar hero. Surprised that no one has made a comment here about one of the most common rumor in Morrissey's life (the second after the old gossip about a Marr and Morrissey reunited again), just that.

So he drinks Newcie brown ale....mmm never would of thought of that one...........He'd be great to sit and have a few pints with though mind you...as long as i didn't have to drink what he's having........thought he might have been a guiness man..

could anybody tell me who appears on the october gq cover? i'm not in the uk, so i want to get a copy and need that information
i thought that morrissey interview was included on the american gq edition

i will really apreciate it

On page 40 in GQ it mentions Morrissey wears the fragrance incense by comme des garcons. Does anyone know where you can buy this? Tried everywhere!

GQ: “Who’ll be the first of the Smiths to die?”

M: “Me: I’ll be shot – probably by one of the ex-Smiths.”

Maybe Joyce with a tommy gun kill mozzer for royalties

And I love it!

Everyone is excitedly talking about what aftershave he wears and what he's like after a few pints, not court cases and label problems and other grim crap.

It's proper hero worship and abandon, excellent! Just what this site, and more importantly Moz, is all about!

What a wonderful interview. Adrian Deevoy is a long standing veteran of NME in the 80's, VOX, Q, and the broadsheets. He knows EVERTHING there is to know about Morrissey's professional career and I'm guessing that's why Moz just took him down the pub instead of being guarded. There was no point in being ellusive with Deevoy, he knows the score.

It's new album speculation time, it's great new interview time, it's all kicking off again... HEEEEEEEE-HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Adrian Deevoy's got a great pedigree. And, in the great spirit of Brit rock journalists, he get's to the point by sinking a few, asking Moz what pants he wears, and not only getting away with it just fine, but being invited to a piss-up!

(Question - what would you rather attend..... A one-off Moz concert where he played your perfect setlist, or go down the boozer with him?)

I love it when journalists do the business with Moz because it makes for great reading. I'm not Anti-American by a long shot but Moz DEFINATELY relaxes more with Irish or British journalists he trusts. They can handle the ale.... (oh stop it, a joke)

Sorry, I'm fucking rotten after a day in the pub celebrating The Ashes.

VIVA NEW ALBUM!!
NIGHT!