The renowned son and heir of Manchester, aka Steven Patrick Morrissey, sat down for an intimate interview with legendary Larry King for the Larry King Now show. A rare occasion for the ex-front man and lyricist of the 1980s outfit The Smiths, the interview gave an in-depth glimpse into the singer-songwriter's thoughts on topics ranging from Donald Trump and the GOP to more personal matters like his struggle with depression and his recent allegations of sexual assault at the hands of TSA officer.
The interview, which was followed a performance of "Kiss Me A Lot" from this year's World Peace Is None of Your Business, included a long list of memorable moments reminiscent of the star's musings housed throughout the pages of his 2013 Penguin Classics autobiography. In addition to his thoughts on the Republican candidates for the 2016 presidential race, who he called "insane," Morrissey also sounded off on his opinion of President Obama who the singer referred to as follows, "So Obama: Is he white inside? I think it's a very logical question. But I think he probably is."
During the interview, Morrissey reiterated his feelings about his formerly Rough Trade label signed four piece in a manner being cited by the media as consistent with the icon's temperament. His words in relation to the band, although honest, were undoubtedly difficult for fans of the band to hear. "We were very young, we didn't know what we were doing. And we didn't like each other that much. So, it was nice when it finished," he stated according to Salon.
The man who gave the world Bona Drag also reflected on his battle with cancer and his life long struggle with depression, which he referred to as a "black dog." Labeled "outspoken" by King, Morrissey defended himself with words reminiscent of "Unlovable." "I'm just an ordinary person in many ways," Moz stated. "I just speak the words of ordinary people. So sometimes I can seem a bit strange."
Clips of the interview can be viewed here.
Watch "Kiss Me A Lot" performed live below:
