INDIE MUSIC HERO Morrissey turned 54 this week and we’re sure his legion of fans are celebrating worldwide.

Morrissey is seen as famously outspoken and something of a grump but we reckon he’s not that dour at the back of it.

1. He likes to use a tambourine and be joyful

Look how carefree and delighted he seems to be here:

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2. He loves to take his top off

And isn’t that the sign of someone who is clearly loving life?

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3. He loves to put his hands on his hips

It’s like Morrissey can hear you saying “You seem kind of miserable” and he’s going “No way, girlfriend!”

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“Miserable dear, who dear? Me dear? No dear”

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4. Acting silly with your band is one of his favourite activities

Look at the fun way Morrissey makes his whole band do a slide to one side of the stage at a gig.

Sure, he’s clearly gas craic:

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5. He will put a cat on his head

It is a non stop party when Morrissey is around

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6. The time he hung out with Rick Astley and it was all smiles

No misery here:

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7. He has a seriously cool secret handshake

And Jonathan Ross is not in on it:

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What a jolly, jolly man.

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