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20
Questions
Star Hits Collection, 1985
Morrissey answers 20 questions (including the predictable "Are
you gay?") and discusses the writing of "Hand In Glove"
in this lighthearted teenzine excursion.
"Meat
Is Murder!"
Smash Hits, January 31, 1985
Morrissey enthusiastically discusses his vegetarianism in this typically
short (Smash Hits-length) interview graciously donated
by naomi.
This
Charming Man
Time Out, March 7-13, 1985
Morrissey gives Band Aid and the Royals a severe tongue lashing in this
fiesty interview.
Trial
By Jury
Melody Maker, March 16, 1985
Morrissey is interviewed by a panel of fanzine writers and pontificates
on the Thatcher and Hindley scandals, violence, and the nature of fame
(ie the usual).
Sorrow's
Native Son
Sounds, April 20, 1985
Antonella Black was obviously out to get Moz. Highly confrontational.
Never
Turn Your Back On Mother Earth
Blitz, May 1985
Morrissey satisfies his journalistic aspirations by interviewing his
heroine Pat Phoenix. You can really see why he admired her so...
Shakespeare
Or Bacon?
ZigZag, May 1985
Another Antonella Black interview, this one less confrontational and
rather less entertaining. Moz seems a bit timid here...
Dreamer
In The Real World
The Face, May, 1985
Nick Kent pens one of the most revealing articles ever on The Smiths,
which goes into great detail regarding Morrissey's pre-Smiths life.
Many illuminating comments are also made by Johnny Marr, who reveals
his criminal history among other details. This article was incredibly
unpopular with the band and resulted in Nick Kent's ostracism from The
Smiths' camp.
We'll
Meat Again: Doing It Smiths-Style
Creem 1985
A lovely article by Dave DiMartino, which brilliantly explores the uniqueness
and artistic value of The Smiths.
The
Further Thoughts Of Chairman Mo
New Musical Express, June 8, 1985
A long and highly entertaining Morrissey interview which contains many
priceless witticisms and insights.
Strumming
For The Smiths
Melody Maker, August 3, 1985
Johnny Marr steps out from Morrissey's considerable media shadow and
gives an entertaining and somewhat enlightening interview.
Morrissey
Critiques the Singles
Star Hits, 1985/86
Brief but hilarious excerpts from Morrissey's turn at reviewing the
drab singles presented to him by the Star Hits staff. Substitute
the band you love to hate for the bands Morrissey rips to shreds and
enjoy the satisfied smirk that will doubtlessly cover your face.
Fake
Record Mirror, August 3, 1985
A brief and entertaining interview in which Morrissey discusses his
newfound love for America following the Smiths' triumphant U.S. tour
amongst various other nifty topics.
A
Little Bit Of Soap
Record Mirror, September 21, 1985
Morrissey discusses his favorite soap operas of the past and present.
Entertaining, whether you know the characters he's referring to or not.
War
On Goons And Philistines
The Hit, October 5, 1985
An entertaining snippet of an interview in which Morrissey discusses
his athletic past, amongst other surprises.
A
Friendship Made In Heaven
Smash Hits, October 22, 1985
Bosom buddies Morrissey and Pete Burns are the focus of a controversial
interview loaded with camp humor. Of course, Morrissey later declared
that many of the quotes were fabricated by the writer, (The
Boy In The Bubble), so it should probably be taken with the
proverbial grain of salt. Fascinating, nonetheless.
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