overthemoors
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I am almost certain it has been discussed before, but I still have a lot of questions.
A few pages into Morrissey's autobiography, I discover that his father wasn't that horrible after all (they were apparently quite close when he was younger), and that his overall childhood was quite happy, too (a strong bond with Jackie, a close-knit extended family etc.).
Still, most of his interviews provide a completely different insight (him saying that he has abandoned the name 'Steven' because he was 'not a very happy little boy'), which is even further reinforced by his earlier lyrics (themes of abuse and violence, including Handsome Devil, The Headmaster Ritual etc. etc.). On the other hand, there's Morrissey again saying that he was never abused (?) himself or something of this nature.
I find a lot of contradictions when it comes to this, and would like to hear your thoughts (if you have any).
Cheers.
A few pages into Morrissey's autobiography, I discover that his father wasn't that horrible after all (they were apparently quite close when he was younger), and that his overall childhood was quite happy, too (a strong bond with Jackie, a close-knit extended family etc.).
Still, most of his interviews provide a completely different insight (him saying that he has abandoned the name 'Steven' because he was 'not a very happy little boy'), which is even further reinforced by his earlier lyrics (themes of abuse and violence, including Handsome Devil, The Headmaster Ritual etc. etc.). On the other hand, there's Morrissey again saying that he was never abused (?) himself or something of this nature.
I find a lot of contradictions when it comes to this, and would like to hear your thoughts (if you have any).
Cheers.