9 Hard-Hitting Animal Rights Quotes From Morrissey

The iconic musician, compassionate activist and long-time PETA supporter has just published his first novel, List of the Lost. Morrissey has also just finished a sold-out UK tour. (Thank you to everyone who came and said hello to the PETA volunteers handing out fliers at the gigs.)

To celebrate, we look back at some of his most memorable animal rights quotes.

1. Moz pulls no punches on this (already cult) T-shirt.
2. Morrissey | Charlie Llewellin | CC BY-SA 2.0
   Moz told Live Earth organisers why they really should have insisted on a vegan menu.

3. Help stop #Hull breeding facility which would sell beagles for painful experiments. http://t.co/tN2VvjWcKb pic.twitter.com/sxPLID9ekk

   — PETA UK (@PETAUK) September 25, 2015

   
   Morrissey speaks out on behalf of beagles who are frequently used in cruel experiments.

4. © Larry Torro
   In his song “The Bullfighter Dies”, Morrissey says what we’re all thinking about bullfighting.
5. Morrissey Live at SXSW Austin in March 2006-3 | mr matt | CC BY-SA 2.0
   
   A graphic indictment of the meat industry from Morrissey’s new novel.
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   Most vegans have probably felt this way at some point in their lives.
7. © Chris Polk/Filmmagic.com
   
   Some heartfelt lyrics from “I’m Not a Man”.
8. Morrissey | Man Alive! | CC BY 2.0
   
   Morrissey talks social progress on his blog.
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   Finally, some lines from the iconic “Meat Is Murder”, which blazed its way into the popular consciousness when it was first released in the 80s. Now, it’s still said to turn some fans vegetarian on the spot when Morrissey plays it on tour.

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