I came down to wish you an unhappy birthday!
You are a complex, difficult man. You divide your fans. You speak your mind no matter what, and no matter
how much you are slagged and shat on, you continue to speak your mind. And while I may not agree with
some of your opinions, that is of no matter. Adults don't have to agree with adults. I still utterly respect your
tenacity and your sheer will.
You sir, changed my life when I saw the video for "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get". And then years
later, when I discovered you were in The Smiths, you changed my life again. f***, how do you do this?!
You are not perfect. But we f***ing love you! f***ING. LOVE. YOU. Your complexity makes you human.
I hope you read this and smile. I know you hate this place, and while some of us disagree with you on some things,
that doesn't mean your music doesn't lift us to the high heavens. Your music makes me HAPPY. It makes me want to DANCE and SING.
(And I do...ohhhhhh, I certainly do!)
You miserable sod! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
I hope you're in LA enjoying the sun on your face amongst the gritty decay of such a glorious city.
(I love LA too).
P.S. How could I forget?! My 18-month old son...since he was born...when he is in an absolute
fit of rage, or pain from teething, screaming, wailing, arching his back, inconsolable...do you know
what calms him down? EVERY SINGLE TIME? "My Life Is A Succession Of People Saying Goodbye"!!!!