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Morrissey Hurts Hotel Chelsea's Feelings
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Jen Carlson
Published Jan 2, 2007
Modified Mar 7, 2008
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The poor Hotel Chelsea is feeling a bit down after finding a letter from one Steven Morrissey (known to most as. simply: Morrissey). The letter states that he will be leaving (artless) Texas to do a photoshoot using the hotel as an "insignificant background".
Of course, legends are often forgiven, and this is no exception. The Hotel Chelsea bloggers write: "Since your letter is dated January 16, 1981, I feel confident you have repented of your sin of false pride by this time. You can come back to the Chelsea and play a concert for us anytime."
Here's the full letter:
We couldn't find any pictures of The Smiths or Morrissey with insignificant backdrops.
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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