[新聞] 四十不惑
Apey 40th birthday, Noel
MAY 29, 2007
HE’S hairy, got a monobrow and loves his missus — meet R Kid.
No, it’s not NOEL GALLAGHER, it’s Jimmy the chimpanzee — a
gift from his cheeky pals to mark his milestone 40th birthday.
The OASIS star received a zoo’s certificate of sponsorship for
Jimmy at his birthday bash at London’s cool Kitts on Saturday
night.
The Manc musician always joked that when he became famous he
wanted a pink Rolls Royce, top hat, mirrored sunglasses and a
pet monkey.
And now he’s got the lot.
Noel has grafted for the last 15 years to earn “legendary”
status thanks to a back catalogue of timeless tunes.
He has also rewritten the book on how to be a true rock ’n’
roll star.
Here I’ve spoken to some of his pals. Their goodwill messages
show what a top bloke he is . . . PAUL WELLER said: “Happy birthday
Noel mate. Here’s to the next 40 years.” Italian football maestro
ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO said: “Hey Noel how are you? So, finally,
today you’re supposed to become sorta adult?
“I’d like to wish you all the best and many many happy returns
of the day, man.
“You’re one of the most gifted artists in the world and a good
supporter of myself and of the Italian national team too.
“You know we’ll have plenty of great memories to share (remember
Dortmund and Berlin?) when we turn 80. Take care, keep rockin’
and always keep the dream alive!”
Another close pal is SERGE PIZZORNO from KASABIAN. He said: “Noel
is one of the greatest songwriters of all time and a proper, genuine
geezer.
“He’s an inspiration to our generation both as a musician and man.”
Former M PEOPLE star MIKE PICKERING is a regular at Man City games
with Noel. Mike, who now works in A&R and signed THE GOSSIP, said:
“I’m a decade older than Noel but I still look a lot better than
him because I searched for the hero inside myself, and found it.
Happy birthday mate.”
Prince of Darkness OZZY OSBOURNE said: “Happy Birthday Noel. Oasis
are the best band in the world.”
Manchester City veteran MIKE SUMMERBEE said: “Apart from being a
great musician, he is very sincere and a nice person. People just
see that image he portrays in the band but he is a superb fella.
“I am very privileged to have been in his company and be called a
friend. I’d like to wish him a happy 40th.”
TIM LOVEJOY presents one of the Gallagher brothers’ favourite TV
shows, Soccer AM.
He told me: “While most of the music industry are caught up in
their bizarre promotion and PR circus, Noel is still true rock ’n’
roll.
“He does and says what he wants and always entertains. That’s why,
to use his favourite word, he’s colossal.”
But it was This Is England star STEPHEN GRAHAM who paid Noel the
ultimate compliment. He said: “Noel is a true living legend. He’s
a massive inspiration — almost as good as KENNY DALGLISH.”
To which I can only add: Happy birthday, Noel. I salute you.
The Sun
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2007240522,00.html
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附錄的 His ****ing great words of wisdom 也請勿錯過 :P
Happy birthday, Noel. I salute you.
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