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"Morrissey Pulls a Sickie" - VirginMegaMagazine rumor mill

posted by davidt on Thursday May 27 2004, @09:00AM
First saw the link on MorrisseyTour.com. An anonymous person sends:

Morrissey Pulls a Sickie - VirginMegaMagazine Rumor Mill, May 26, 2004

Perhaps a little shopping and pub crawling is exactly what the doctor ordered. Or maybe the moody music icon was upset that up and coming Brit trio Keane has kept his new album out of the #1 slot in England for two weeks in a row. In any case, Morrissey cancelled commitments he had made on Monday to one of his biggest fans, Craig Kilborn, by having his record company send over a statement saying he had gotten the highly contagious disease, meningitis. Yet early Tuesday (5/25), Morrissey was spotted out and about town just hours after a very disappointed Craig Kilborn had appeared on the KROQ morning show with Kevin and Bean to voice his disappointment at the cancellation of the appearance of his music idol. Morrissey was scheduled to tape two songs Monday (5/24), including his new single "Irish Blood, English Heart," for broadcast on the The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn Monday and Tuesday. He was then scheduled to return Wednesday to tape three more songs to air throughout the week. "Morrissey has regretfully had to cancel his appearance on The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn this week," reads a statement sent to the late night show by Morrissey's label, Sanctuary Records. "He has been involved in an exhaustive global promotion campaign for (his new album) You Are The Quarry the past several months. Unfortunately the strain of his schedule and a recent bout with meningitis resulted in his doctor insisting that he cancel all current appearances ?" However, Morrissey was spotted DVD shopping at the Hollywood Virgin Megastore at about 1pm Tuesday (5/25), then hanging out outside of his favorite pub in Hollywood, The Cat & Fiddle. Remarked Keane drummer, Richard Hughes, from a private Silverlake party celebrating his band's US debut album, Hopes and Fears (Interscope), "I hope by knocking him out of #1 slot that we didn't upset him too much."
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  • Moz needs time to regain energy after a bout of meningitis, and this is the ideal way to recover.

    He's not going to feel better unless he has some Diana Dors or Raymonde live bootlegs to listen to!

    Take your time Moz, and don't leave the next album too long :)

    broken
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:06AM (#106508)
  • DVD-shopping isn't singing.

    Although for some bands it may not make a difference.

    BTW, isn't the Virgin megastore in LA the place where W. W. is product manager of the DVD-things?
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:10AM (#106509)
  • Silly. He's treated like some kid who's been skipping classes. Hey, of course he can take a day off if he wants to. Who has never told a story to get away from something unpleasant? He's the king of pop, and we love him despite his human characteristics.

    /Where is my cup of tea?
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:15AM (#106511)
  • I mean the only reason they got anywhere near number 1 is because radio 1 decided to playlist "everybody's changing" on the a-list and refused to put IBEH on the c-list.

    broken
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:24AM (#106515)
  • I can't remember what was it he had after viva hate came out when he cancelled everything for a month. If he's not up to this much work, either physically or mentally, then he shouldn't take it on. But feigning meningitis, if that is what he has done, is pretty low.
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:30AM (#106516)
  • Given his history, I'm suprised anyone believed he was actually sick in the first place.
    Nine Times Fine -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:38AM (#106518)
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    for haven’t you me with you now?

  • Stupid reporters (Score:1, Interesting)

    Not all types of meningitis are contagious, but I guess the writer felt his/her crappy article wouldn't be so scandalous without saying that it is a 'highly contagious disease', so decided to leave out that little fact.
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:39AM (#106519)
  • I don't know if this story is true or not. But even if it is, can we give the man a break? He's not some dancing chimp that will perform at the crack of a whip. He's human, he gets tired. Let him have his mental health days.

    And yes, I know Morrissey has pulled gigs in the past. And I imagine it must be annoying and upsetting that he didn't show. But these were free gigs, anyway. Let's give the man some consideration. After all he's given us, isn't that the least we can do?
    Susan Vance -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:39AM (#106520)
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    "Johnny, don't point that gun at me, there's so many ways our lives have changed, but please I beg don't do this to me"
  • playing hookey indeed! To detention with you mozzer! in the corner! time-out! 1... 2... 3... don't make me count to 5!
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:39AM (#106522)

  • What a wimp (Score:1, Insightful)

    First off, isn't meningitis deadly? Couldn't he at least made up a more believable excuse?

    Secondly, Kilborn made a HUGE commitment to Morrissey to schedule him on his show for 5 straight nights (hardly a ratings bonanza). Most performers who know they're good would pay for that kind of exposure.

    If he wasn't so damn weak-minded, he could have gone on the show and showcased his talent. But then he would have nothing to complain about when his album tanks. Woulda Coulda Shoulda--that is the story of Morrissey's life.
    Robert Jakob -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:42AM (#106525)
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    It takes strength to be gentle and kind.
  • Thanks to the power of the internet, he can't even take a sickie and get away with it these days!
    John
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:55AM (#106537)
  • This story is making everybody sound like a broken record. It's all hearsay and misinfo. Morrissey has never said he has meningitis now, he said he's had it last month, and then embarked on a gruelling tour while he was still convalescing. After all this strain he needed rest, and his doctor advised him to rest for one week. That is, he advised him to avoid performing. Not to avoid going out and shopping. That's all.
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @10:00AM (#106540)
  • Middle aged man works his balls of and wears himself out, has a quiet night in watching a film...

    erm........

    thats it......

    you can all come out of the shelters now - the world hasn't ended, afterall.
    Brighton Rich -- Thursday May 27 2004, @10:05AM (#106547)
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  • Oh why oh why did I buy ALL those Keane albums, will he ever forgive me?
    Sleepy lifeguard -- Thursday May 27 2004, @10:13AM (#106550)
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  • It's funny that on the US side, there's an assumption that if it's not meningitis, Morrissey is playing hooky to spite Kilborn. But in this Virgin rumor mill thing, it's suggested that if it's not meningitis, then it's Morrissey's spiting of the ENTIRE WORLD because he so resents Keane keeping him out of the #1 spot on the UK charts.

    Yes, both are petty concepts, but Virgin's take seems just slightly more ridiculous! I'm glad to hear he isn't deathly ill, anyway....
    jeane-jeane -- Thursday May 27 2004, @10:50AM (#106563)
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  • Morrissey, as great as he is, is notorious for not showing up (I have had tickets to 3 differant Morrissey shows that were canceled over the years) and I am not surprised at all that he is claiming to be ill.

    The infuriating part is that it's not like Morrissey is new to the whole being a rockstar thing, he has been doing this for 20+ years. He should know by now what the schedule is like and he should know what he can and cant (or is willing to or not) handle and schedule things accordingly. These are the types of things that turn rabid fans into casual listeners. How many times can you get stood up before you stop making dates?
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @10:53AM (#106564)
  • he just so happened to be spotted at the Virgin Megastore. do they have a hotline for their employees to call the company's own website?
    suzanne -- Thursday May 27 2004, @10:53AM (#106565)
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    I scare dead people.
    • but then... by suzanne (Score:1) Thursday May 27 2004, @11:12AM
    • Re:strange by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday May 28 2004, @07:00AM
  • i think he should drag this thing out long enough to get out of pepsi smash, which in my opinion,(not that anyone cares)is embarrassingly beneath him . . . and why stop there, screw lollapalooza, cancel it, start a REAL tour of the US, like he should've in the first place. i hate the thought of having to resort to suffering through that festival just to see Morrissey from a distance . . .
    seeing_red -- Thursday May 27 2004, @11:29AM (#106581)
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  • And Virgin Stores suck more ass

    Morrissey and I were both tired and we walked past "the pub that wrecks your body." I wanted a spinach salad and Morrissey enjoyed Bailey's with coffee. We briefly made out, then enjoyed light conversation and discussed the possibility of a Beatles reunion tour. It was quite lovely.
    moho -- Thursday May 27 2004, @11:45AM (#106587)
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  • I don't believe Morrissey is ill and am not surprised if he blew off Craig Kilborn entirely. The stuff that's been on the show over the last week has been ghastly cliche and just.. embarrassing. Kilborn appears to be totally clueless for such a "die-hard" fan.
    Axed -- Thursday May 27 2004, @11:48AM (#106589)
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  • ...but if he doesn't turn up at Leeds, I'll scream.
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @11:49AM (#106590)
    • so then... by Anonymous (Score:0) Thursday May 27 2004, @09:49PM
  • As a punishment, Moz must listen to Britney's new album note for excruciating note~ visit a local Wendy's and biggie size a #1 with everything~ donate to George Bush's campaign fund~ and play a 3 night stand in Pittsburgh (we know how you hate us, wink wink)~ and finally, get his arse back in shape for Lollapalooza!
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @12:13PM (#106598)
  • first of all
    DO ALL YOU PEOPLE KNOW HOW SERIOUS MENAGITUS IS?????????? If he had it he would be in bed with high a tempature. Perhaps the rumor mill came out again with this.
    I am just glad its not meagitus, B/C its a very serious infection. the death rate is 15% out of 100% LOok that up!
    Lets just be gald he was out and about. the cat and fiddle is near my house, maybe i need to check on him this weekend.
    I don't believe this at all.
    optimisticairbag -- Thursday May 27 2004, @12:25PM (#106600)
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  • aint this about a bitch........I spoted Morrissey
    eating taco's at the famous "King Taco". He
    was eating a big burrito of carne asada and two
    tacos of apastor and one of tripas and a nice cold
    orchata.
    nino -- Thursday May 27 2004, @12:35PM (#106603)
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  • I'm definitely not watching ANY more Craig Kilborn. I kind of liked his show, until I witnessed what I did last night. In hopes of Morrissey showing up, I stayed up late, to see no mention other than rather nasty jabs at Morrissey fans. "They are silly". What Craiggers doesn't know is that there is NO MORE LOYAL FAN BASE in the world than Morrissey Fans. Morrissey Fans are beyond obsessed, and incredibly steadfast. When you insult them, you insult the artist by proxy.

    I feel that his "comedy bits" aimed at the fans are just Frat Boy Posturing. Morrissey fans are a very loyal, intelligent, caring group of individuals, and if you're going to invite an artist to be on your show, they deserve respect. I hope Moz is wise to the fact that Kilborn is insulting his fans. Bummer.
    icicular -- Thursday May 27 2004, @12:46PM (#106609)
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  • I was really disappointed that Moz had cancelled his week stay on Kilborn. It is selfish of me I know but Moz does not come to Canada that often. So seeing him on the show would have been if you will a mini-concert for us here.
    Onthe other hand i can understand the man wanting to take a break. I mean he has been ziz-zagging between the US and Europe quite extensively for promotion of his new album. Something i am sure he is not used to.
    fitztomoz -- Thursday May 27 2004, @01:54PM (#106634)
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  • Well, VirginMegaMagazine Rumor Mill isn't quite affiliated with any prestigous journalistic or Associated Press, SO IT'S GOTTA BE TRUE!

    Craig Kilborn is not a fan; he may have a copy of Viva Hate, but that's about it. He on more than one occasion questioned Morrissey's talent on his show; he made questionable comments here and there and apparently word got back to His ears. So, if Moz douched him off, more power to him.

    I knew there was a reason why I love this man.
    Yeah, Moz.
    mozmic_dancer -- Thursday May 27 2004, @02:18PM (#106639)
    (User #11277 Info)
    "I am the fun and the fair, on a Mozsite for the criminally insane..."
  • I think that Morrissey on PEPSI Smash would have been completely retarded! I mean LIMP BISKIT? For crying out loud! Morrissey would stick out like a Polka singer at a Headbanger show! What was he thinking anyway to play a TEENY BOPPER SHOW LIKE THAT!?! Maybe PEPSI bribed him with a lifetime supply of Pepsi? or Fred Durst may have Proposed marriage... WHO KNOWS, but being sick right now does have its respectable keeps. GET WELL SOON MORRISSEY! AND DON'T PLAY ANY TEENY BOPPER SHOWS!
    TheMusikBox <[email protected]> -- Thursday May 27 2004, @02:37PM (#106645)
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    If You Like Morrissey.. Listen to Musik. : http://www.geocities.com/musikboxsite
  • The excuses you people will make for this man are unbelievable. I love Moz too, but I'm not a bootlicker. Very simply, Morrissey is unprofessional. Always has been, always will be.
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @02:58PM (#106651)
  • "We're thrilled to have Morrissey back," said Kilborn. "His music conveys the loneliness and despair of a man hosting a 12:30 A.M. talk show on CBS."
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @03:20PM (#106665)
  • im glad that MORRISSEY is fucking the media and is under the influence of his docs care!
    movie shopping
    breathing
    etc. etc
    get well soon
    and fuck off mediaites-----is this a word
    pj
    from the northside of pittsburgh
    pjnsideofpgh -- Thursday May 27 2004, @03:23PM (#106667)
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  • Dammit. I was actually going to go return a CD at that store on Tuesday at that time, but I opted to go out for lunch with friends nearby.

    That's the last time I don't go with my first instinct, I tell you.
    njosnavelinx -- Thursday May 27 2004, @03:39PM (#106677)
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  • 'Get well' messages...?!!

    Morrissey decided not to go on the fucking TV show. End of.
    Stan <[email protected]> -- Thursday May 27 2004, @03:55PM (#106679)
    (User #9752 Info | http://www.stanleymchale.merseyblogs.co.uk/)
  • Casually shopping for DVDs is certainly nothing compared to performing live! Come on, people, be realistic. I suppose all you whiners never played hooky, right? We should support our man Moz in his endeavors and rejoice that we still have him around today to grace our stereos.
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @05:21PM (#106703)
  • I'm so glad you're really really fine!
    I didn't know you have meningtis,
    that time and still, thinking you're more important than me. And now I know I should be with you. I need you and you need me. I won't fake it.
    To the people around him, Would you consider about his schedulelong continuance work, he's not like the young Britney, please think about his condition also he needs time to relax, watching DVD, listen to music, going to the pub, meeting people, etc...thar's how he get inspirarion so cancelation must be he want to change what he want to offer, he's studying, he's working! After the long tours and release, interviews, he get really tired.
    Anyway, Moz I love you. This album is wonderful!
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @05:22PM (#106704)
  • Why would he risk hurting his career by doing something like this? He's worked hard...why would he throw it away by pretending he had...meningitis (of all things)?

    It seems a little rash. I thought that maybe he was trying to skip doing Kilborn but then he kept on cancelling dates.

    Has he ever said, "I have meningitis"? Or did he simply say that he was ill? Maybe he was misquoted? I don't know how you can mix up meningitis with something else...but...

    If Morrissey is faking and cancelled all of these dates (which in turn disappointed a lot of people and made them lose a lot of money) just because he didn't want to "work" then I don't know what to think.

    I didn't have tickets to see Morrissey on the lollapoolza tour and I didn't see him in CA or NYC, so it doesn't effect me in that way, but I feel for the people who've already purchased tickets or made travel plans...If, IF, this is all true.
    hand in glove -- Thursday May 27 2004, @06:34PM (#106718)
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    "Sometimes things fall apart so that better things can fall together" - Marilyn Monroe
    • idiot by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday May 28 2004, @12:16AM
      • Re:idiot by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday May 28 2004, @05:49AM
  • Moz, I wish on morrisseymusic or youarethequarry, you write your own diary so people know what you're thinking everyday. There's not so many voice, only interview or a magagine. That's why your site is there! I think it's more interesting. Your cat, your favorite movie, or music, favorite cafe or pub. I want to know everthing about you!
    No more cancelation, OK?
    I love you!
    Anonymous -- Thursday May 27 2004, @08:04PM (#106741)
  • Morrissey unfortunately has meningitis -- he went into detail about it on one of the recent interviews (hip-hop playing while he was confined to his hospital bed after a brain scan, remember? Even Moz couldn't make up a scenario that hideous for himself). The condition could definitely have been exacerbated if he had continued at the phenomenal pace he was going (for the younger fans, can you imagine your 45 year-old dad doing all that Moz is doing right now?). Looking at the other factors:

    On the tour schedule, other than Kilborn & Pepsi Smash, you'll notice there's a nice two week break for our hard-working, brilliant, but meningitis-addled hero.

    YATQ didn't get to #1 in the UK -- a slight disappointment in otherwise what's looking to be the best commercial phase in Morrissey's career. But still, it probably made the above two-week break look all the more deserved for him.

    Kilborn's mockery probably had little to do with it. He is a comedian (whether you think he's funny or not). His way of showing his obsession with Moz includes making fun of him -- no foul. Don't think this is much to do with Morrissey's cancellation -- maybe 2.8% of the reason.

    In short, he should get lots of rest until June 5th, watch his video of "The Leather Boys" and go to Dublin with his Irish blood pumping and put on a storming show!
    king leer -- Thursday May 27 2004, @09:58PM (#106769)
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  • what did craig say about morrissey taht was so awful. i missed the show, and didn't catch the comment.
    Please help
    optimisticairbag -- Friday May 28 2004, @12:05AM (#106795)
    (User #10900 Info)

  • This is such a retarded story. What a bunch of pathetic stalkers! Slow news day, eh!

    Just because you're sick doesn't mean you can't leave the house. If he wanted some DVDs, hell, what else is he gonna do, watch the finale of American Idol??

    I would've liked to see him on Kilborn. I was all ready to tape it and everything. But I guess it just wasn't to be. It seems unlikely he'll get booked for five nights in the future, but I'm sure he'll be invited back on there.

    Anyway, he's got a long summer ahead, and it's very important that he get all the rest he needs so he's 100%. I'd rather have him miss Kilborn than miss AUGUST 9 IN OHIO WHERE I HAVE TICKETS.
    LoafingOaf <reversethis-{moc ... otstnilfcitnarf}> -- Friday May 28 2004, @01:54AM (#106816)
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    Fuck it, Dude. Let's go bowling.
  • Doesn't the possibility of Moz faking illness piss you guys off? Don't you people think it is incredibly disrespectfull to all of his fans when he pulls a stunt like this? MOZ- if you are sick, rest and get better. If your not- bugger off.
    Anonymous -- Friday May 28 2004, @03:53AM (#106840)
  • how can anybody possibly say they know how he feels?
    when only he is he and they are they?
    morrissey minor -- Friday May 28 2004, @04:16AM (#106844)
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  • lord bejebus ..... morrissey fans are indeed the quarry.
    Anonymous -- Friday May 28 2004, @05:42AM (#106866)

  • meningitis? (Score:1, Insightful)

    Let me get this straight. Morrissey cancels Killborn and Pepsi smash because of a recurring bout of meningitis. I think were all being hoodwinked here. Firstly, meningitis in any form is very very serious. This is an inflamation of the brain that produces a stiff neck and excrutiating headache. My neighbor had a slight case of the non contageous kind and was in the hospital over a week with a high fever, had to have a spinal tap, and was put on massive doses of antibiotics.After the hospital he was home for a month to recuperate. Anyone in contact with him had to take anibiotics for a week as a precaution. Secondly,im sure most of us follow Morrissey solo on a daily basis and nothing like this has cropped up on the site.It seems Moz's every move has been written about the last few months. Thirdly, i was at the New York Apollo shows were he said he had a bad chest. (chest cold). This is hardly meningitis. Dont get me wrong im sure Moz had very good reasons for doing what he did and it's really not our business. Whatever the reason, the guy blew a week off of national exposure which could have really helped the sales of his new record. In any event Moz is still #1 in my heart and if sick, i hope he gets well soon. Sanctuary just should not treat us fans like uneducated morons. Tell the real story.
    Anonymous -- Friday May 28 2004, @08:12AM (#106941)
  • From hotpress news story Moz on the mend [hotpress.com] (requires registration)

    28 May 2004

          MCD say tht despite him cancelling a number of US media appearances last week due to ill health, they’re “confident” that Morrissey’s June 5 visit to Dublin Castle will still go ahead.

    Says a Mozzer spokesperson: “Morrissey has regretfully had to cancel his appearance on CBS’ Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. He has been involved in an exhaustive global promotion campaign for You Are The Quarry the past several months. Unfortunately the strain of the schedule and a recent bout with meningitis resulted in his doctor insisting that he cancel all current appearances. He remains very appreciative of Craig’s continued support as well as the support of his fans.”

    On a more positive note, last week saw You Are The Quarry debuting at number 2 in the UK and number 3 in Ireland, his highest chart placings in years.

    The Hot Press Newsdesk
    Almodis <reversethis-{moc ... } {ta} {sidomla}> -- Friday May 28 2004, @11:18AM (#107014)
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  • I think that he's being honest about his sickness. There are relapses when it comes to meningitis; meaning that some days are worse than others. Maybe Morrissey felt some fresh air would do him good on Tuesday... Anyway, I still believe that Morrissey should get some sleep and lay it low. Stress makes meningitis worse. I hope that he can get himself rested so that he may be able to fully enjoy the success his new album is already getting.

    P.S. I think most of you would sorely regret saying the things you've said if his condition worsened. Be glad that he was well enough to go shopping; I'd personally rather do that then be on Pepsi Smash! (Eww... fizzy drinks...) ;)
    Anonymous-shnonymous <[email protected]> -- Friday May 28 2004, @01:31PM (#107045)
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  • Come on, Morrissey and other major artists do not care at all about the charts. His record label will be 'extremely' pleased with the single, and with the album, which are both selling well, all over the world but chart positions are something that only idiots (idiots in the pop music world - and C4) care about with intensity (in my experience) so get real !
    Anonymous -- Friday May 28 2004, @02:59PM (#107076)
  • Do I belive he's sick, no I don't, do I believe he needs a rest, yeah sure.I mean he's not a young man anymore, he's near middle age, and when you get to that age you do need more rest. Understandable to say he has an illness to get rest a recupporation, but not a very good excuse, he should have said he has some other illness or something or sprained his ankle.
    bobmoz <[email protected]> -- Saturday May 29 2004, @12:33AM (#107193)
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  • Maybe not the best but I agree that this track is FANTASTIC and definitely the best on the album
    Anonymous -- Friday May 28 2004, @01:27AM (#106808)
  • Totally agree with you!

    To me it's not unlike 'Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Love Me' - I'm sure there is a connection between these two songs.
    Anonymous -- Friday May 28 2004, @02:03AM (#106817)
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