Morrissey sighting: Macclesfield - February 11, 2022

Macclesfield yesterday with Johnny Lord (from Facebook). So, not in LA! OK let's see if I can post this image.

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The one universally positive thing I can say about all my interactions with the Manchester Moz inner circle back then (late 90s - Moz, Betty, Linder, Jackie etc) is that they were all delightful. Kind, warm, funny, engaging.

I think it really helped that my interactions weren't presented from the context of fawning fandom.

That said, I've hung out with all other members of the Smiths separately at various Manchester events and they've all been sound too, (unlike some of Moz's solo band personnel). The most congenial, controversially, was Mike Joyce. He'll sit and talk to you forever.

Maybe it's because he thinks he's on 25% of what you're making though.
So, not a fawning fan, but were you at least a very cool fan or perhaps their window cleaner? Something about your picture brings Roy's Keen to mind, I don't know why!
 
The one universally positive thing I can say about all my interactions with the Manchester Moz inner circle back then (late 90s - Moz, Betty, Linder, Jackie etc) is that they were all delightful. Kind, warm, funny, engaging.

I think it really helped that my interactions weren't presented from the context of fawning fandom.

That said, I've hung out with all other members of the Smiths separately at various Manchester events and they've all been sound too, (unlike some of Moz's solo band personnel). The most congenial, controversially, was Mike Joyce. He'll sit and talk to you forever.

Maybe it's because he thinks he's on 25% of what you're making though.
Wow, nice story and so wonderful to have met them all: Moz, his family (also his nèpes?), Linder and the other Smiths. I suppose you are rferring to Jesse as an ‘unsound’ solo band membe, because from all we know, Alain is a gentleman and Boz is down to eart.
 
LOve the fact that MOz has a paper straw in his glass
That guy next to him looks like Tommy Cooper with that pink fez
 
I didn’t have Morrissey down as a pint of lager man. I thought he’d like a more specialised kind of drink such as absinthe or a fine cognac. But maybe he finished the evening with one of those.
At least he seemed to have been amiable when some stranger interrupted him. Not all famous singers are. A chap once approached Bob Dylan and said ‘ I know who you are! You don’t know me though’ and Dylan replied, ‘Let’s keep it that way’.
 
The most shocking/sensational thing I can report is that he had elastoplasts across both writs that day, covered by his shirt sleeves. I assume he burnt himself on a baking tray, but who knows? I didn't ask.

Freudian slit..? ;)

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The one universally positive thing I can say about all my interactions with the Manchester Moz inner circle back then (late 90s - Moz, Betty, Linder, Jackie etc) is that they were all delightful. Kind, warm, funny, engaging.

I think it really helped that my interactions weren't presented from the context of fawning fandom.

That said, I've hung out with all other members of the Smiths separately at various Manchester events and they've all been sound too, (unlike some of Moz's solo band personnel). The most congenial, controversially, was Mike Joyce. He'll sit and talk to you forever.

Maybe it's because he thinks he's on 25% of what you're making though.
I've kind of imagined Morrissey as being a nicer person than some people say he is, it's good to know. I agree it makes a difference if you don't approach as a fawning fan, I have met and become friends with a few musicians and bands and it's kind of hard to maintain the friendships because of the nature of things, but I could tell they always appreciated the fact that my husband and I just acted like regular people around them and treated them like regular people, except maybe one who wanted to be treated like a giant rockstar :lbf:
Seeing Mike Joyce interviewed, he does actually seem level headed and pleasant.
 
I've kind of imagined Morrissey as being a nicer person than some people say he is, it's good to know. I agree it makes a difference if you don't approach as a fawning fan, I have met and become friends with a few musicians and bands and it's kind of hard to maintain the friendships because of the nature of things, but I could tell they always appreciated the fact that my husband and I just acted like regular people around them and treated them like regular people, except maybe one who wanted to be treated like a giant rockstar :lbf:
Seeing Mike Joyce interviewed, he does actually seem level headed and pleasant.
Mike is also finically level as well 😉

Still rolling in cash to this day
From the back of grafters .....
 
I’ve met him, but I think it was “sanctioned” by him. I don’t want to go into any more detail than that. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. He was kind, funny, and humble. I cried for several hours afterward (but not in front of him! haha). What an emotional release. It’s seared into my memory in a way that only those type of events can be.
 
Can anyone imagine having all of your dreams come true famous at a young age loved all over the world for what you do, Despite this how do you cope with it ? Camelot employ counsellors to help people who are suddenly rich through the lottery. Everyone dreams of being rich and famous but it comes at a price as many of its victims will tell you if they are still alive. Morrissey has coped well and has shown alot of dignity throughout, he was lucky to have his mothers support in those early years when fame came so quickly.
 
Can anyone imagine having all of your dreams come true famous at a young age loved all over the world for what you do, Despite this how do you cope with it ? Camelot employ counsellors to help people who are suddenly rich through the lottery. Everyone dreams of being rich and famous but it comes at a price as many of its victims will tell you if they are still alive. Morrissey has coped well and has shown alot of dignity throughout, he was lucky to have his mothers support in those early years when fame came so quickly.
Money absolutely is not the answer everyone thinks it is. It really isn't. Belonging, fellow-feeling and compassion are far more important, in my experience
 
Money absolutely is not the answer everyone thinks it is. It really isn't. Belonging, fellow-feeling and compassion are far more important, in my experience
Didn’t you mention your Rolex yesterday? 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
 
Money absolutely is not the answer everyone thinks it is. It really isn't. Belonging, fellow-feeling and compassion are far more important, in my experience
I'd love to have a few million to test the theory out, though. Wouldn't we all.
 
Not sure if it's relevant here but years ago I had way too much disposable income and used to treat myself by buying sweaters for £450 or whatever from Liberty, Selfridges etc. Now I have almost none but I get the exact same thrill by treating myself to a 3-pack of pants for £7 from Sainsburys.
 
Not sure if it's relevant here but years ago I had way too much disposable income and used to treat myself by buying sweaters for £450 or whatever from Liberty, Selfridges etc. Now I have almost none but I get the exact same thrill by treating myself to a 3-pack of pants for £7 from Sainsburys.
You’ve just shattered everyone’s
Illusions on this site forever :swear
 

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