Singer Morrissey has taken a swipe at Sir Paul McCartney for accepting a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
The famously anti-royal rocker is adamant he would turn down any offer of an official honor from the British Establishment, insisting the awards are intended to make rebellious celebrities "trot into line".
Albert Finney also refused
Asked by a journalist from the ZulalMuzik blog about McCartney's description of the British monarch as "fabulous", Morrissey replies, "I think it's silly because she isn't fabulous, and it was Paul McCartney who once sang Give Ireland Back To The Irish, directed at the Queen. She didn't give the six counties back to Ireland and she never will because she wants the ports. That isn't fabulous to me. "Obviously, when anyone is made 'Sir' or given a royal gong, it quietens them down and they trot into line.
I am proud of David Bowie for refusing a knighthood.
Albert Finney also Refused.
The British royals are not royal to me.
They are cunning parasites, and it's quite breathtaking that the Queen has gotten away with it for so long".
by King John 18th Jul 2012 06:29
You are a loser mate.....always have been always will be
by M Rosin 18th Jul 2012 12:25
You know, I'm pretty sure it's possible to like the Queen and still think England should give Ireland back to the Irish. Just as it's entirely possible to like Obama and not agree with ... Read More
by Michael 18th Jul 2012 15:03
Long live Morrissey.