There's more to life than books you know

I've very much enjoyed Morrissey's Autobiography. Always quotable, he always seemed to be indirect and evasive during the 80s Smiths heyday - so it's a treat to read his story in his own words. There are vague allusions to sexuality, fascinating glimpses into the origins of cherished songs, a lengthy and cathartic account of court case bitterness and an alarming number of premature deaths - all wrapped up in flowery prose and charming wit. As for being on the Penguin Classics imprint, I'd like to think that's mischief rather than vanity - but it's probably both.