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Morrissey being treated for cancer :(

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    #2
    Stheno
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    This was the very first thought I had.

    On a more sober note, I hope he gets through the treatment successfully


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    frag420
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    I still hate the veggie fooker but I hope he gets through this ordeal so I can keep hating his opinionated veggie head!!


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    wazky
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    He does a great GAA report, even with his big head.


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    #5
    Stheno
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    frag420 wrote: »
    I still hate the veggie fooker but I hope he gets through this ordeal so I can keep hating his opinionated veggie head!!

    Ah now, he was the soother of many a teenagers angst as they stomped around miserably in the eighties :D


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    Too Tough To Die
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    Loved him in men behaving badly. I wish him a speedy recovery.


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    Streetwalker
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    Never liked him or his music. Get well soon lad.


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    0byme75341jo28
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    How Soon is Now will be devastated.


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    Rubberchikken
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    Oh that's tough
    Irrespective of his views, always like to hear someone who's not afraid to air his opinion.
    Sorry he's unwell


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    Summer wind
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    I heard he was sick and had to cancel concerts but didn't know it was that serious. It must be so hard to be told you've got cancer even if you are rich and famous. Wish him all the best.


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    KungPao
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    Some great music and lyrics.

    Wish him well.


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    Shakespeare's Sister
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    I really think he'll pull through.

    (Song lyric reference aside, he seems like a tough cookie - I'd say he'll fight the sh-t out of this).


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    Frank Lee Midere
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    Get well soon you miserable lump.


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    Collie D
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    Rubberchikken wrote: »
    Oh that's tough
    Irrespective of his views, always like to hear someone who's not afraid to air his opinion.
    Sorry he's unwell

    You should read his book. Man has a lot of pent up bitterness. Which is exactly why I bought it. Was in the mood for a bit of bitching.


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    0byme75341jo28
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    Collie D wrote: »
    You should read his book. Man has a lot of pent up bitterness. Which is exactly why I bought it. Was in the mood for a bit of bitching.

    I take it you're buying Keano's book tomorrow so? :pac:


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    boobar
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    Very sad news.

    I'm a big fan of his music and have seen him live quite a few times. I always find it unusual that so many people can't appreciate the wit and humour in his lyrics.

    I'm very much "each to their own" when it comes to taste in music, so I wouldn't dream of slagging anyone's taste in music.

    I've bought tickets to see Moz in December, but I expect with this news its likely to be cancelled.

    Hope he makes a full recovery.


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    0byme75341jo28
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    boobar wrote: »
    Very sad news.

    I'm a big fan of his music and have seen him live quite a few times. I always find it unusual that so many people can't appreciate the wit and humour in his lyrics.

    I'm very much "each to their own" when it comes to taste in music, so I wouldn't dream of slagging anyone's taste in music.

    I've bought tickets to see Moz in December, but I expect with this news its likely to be cancelled.

    Hope he makes a full recovery.

    I don't think so, it sounds like he's known for quite some time. I imagine he thought about this before he decided to do gigs again..


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    --LOS--
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    I first learnt about his illness from a witty article by waterford whispers using his illness to take the piss out of his lifestyle choices, classy


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    TheDriver
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    There is a light that never goes out.......


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    MagicMarker
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    Can't say i feel much sympathy for the man, he's a complete cùnt.


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    lukesmom
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    I found his autobiography hilarious. He is very very witty not as miserable as he makes out.


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    SPM1959
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    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Can't say i feel much sympathy for the man, he's a complete cùnt.

    Why do you say that?


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    abelard
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    Sad to hear, hopefully he makes a full recovery


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    Tarzana
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    Damn. :(

    He's an eejit but a supremely talented one. Get well soon, Morrissey, ya clown.


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    Shakespeare's Sister
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    SPM1959 wrote: »
    Why do you say that?
    Is that you Steven Patrick?

    Even if he is a complete c**t, a person saying they don't feel sorry for him when he's being treated for cancer is pretty classless.


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    MagicMarker
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    Shakespeare's Sister wrote: »
    Is that you Steven Patrick?

    Even if he is a complete c**t, a person saying they don't feel sorry for him when he's being treated for cancer is pretty classless.

    Good thing I didn't say that then.


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    Shakespeare's Sister
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    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Good thing I didn't say that then.
    Oops. Although much of a muchness.


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    AlanS181824
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    Great singer and great music.

    Hope he's alright.


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    c_man
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    You have to be pretty low to not have some sympathy for a person with cancer tbh.


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    ElvisChrist6
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    Yesterday I was looking into the details of this (what has come out, anyway), and from the translated El Mundo article, there seems to be some points of askew translation. He said, according to El Mundo, he has had 4 scrapings of cancerous cells, which could mean pre-cancerous or indeed that he has cancer. I believe, the term scraping (should it have been translated correctly) relates to either skeletal cancer (which I believe would be incredibly severe and doesn't seem likely considering he has gotten the go ahead and insurance for the upcoming tour) or throat, which seems more likely due to his past dealings with Barrett's Oesophagus and constant reflux issues. The fact that he has insurance, I would guess mean if he does have cancer it is early days to some degree - I'd doubt it's stage 3, let's say. I hope it's not the case, been a fan of his since I was about 8 with none surpassing. Despite seeing him live 3 times already, I was very disappointed not to get to see him again this year in the rebranded o2, but it's so expensive. We all know he's one for dramatics; I hope this along with poor translation is cause for this alarm.


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    Tarzana
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    boobar wrote: »
    I always find it unusual that so many people can't appreciate the wit and humour in his lyrics.

    +1. He's a poet.


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