Morrissey was named PETA's 2011 'Person of the Year' in 2011. According to reports, Morrissey recently wrote a letter to PETA's founder Ingrid Newkirk expressing his gratitude:
"I am honoured beyond words to be named as PETA's Person of the Year! Higher praise is hard to come by! I make no sensational claims for myself... I simply say 'No' to any form of animal suffering, and to the execution of innocent beings. PETA remains indefatigable and visionary, and together we have the executioners on the run."
"I am honoured beyond words to be named as PETA's Person of the Year! Higher praise is hard to come by! I make no sensational claims for myself... I simply say 'No' to any form of animal suffering, and to the execution of innocent beings. PETA remains indefatigable and visionary, and together we have the executioners on the run."