All Hail Sir Bono!
From the Prime Minister of England's Website.
Tony Blair says the honorary knighthood awarded to anti-poverty campaigner Bono is a deserved reward for his "remarkable" humanitarian work.
In a letter to Sir Bono, Blair says...
I am absolutely delighted that you have accepted an honorary KBE in recognition of your outstanding contribution to music and for your remarkable humanitarian work.
I'll leave it to others far more knowledgeable than me to talk about U2's music. All I'll say is that, along with millions of others right across the world, I am a huge fan. But I feel a little more qualified to talk about your personal commitment to tackling global poverty and, in particular, to Africa.
I know from talking to you how much these causes matter to you. I know as well how knowledgeable you are about the problems we face and how determined you are to do all you can to help overcome them. You have tirelessly used your voice to speak up for Africa.
I want personally to thank you for the invaluable role you played in the run up to the Gleneagles G8 Summit. Without your personal contribution, we could not have achieved the results we did. So thank you and I look forward to continuing to work together to maintain momentum on Africa, and ensure leaders around the world meet the promises they have made.
Both in your music and in your determination to help tackle global poverty, you have been an inspiration.
Those out there who know me, are fully aware of just how much of a fan of Bono's I am. The countless debates that separate this man from the likes of Pink, and her stance against the Australian Farmers, are always fun and passionate, and might I add, always finish with Bono streets ahead.
A deserved knighthood in my book... Now if she would only give one to me, this world would be such a better place. (I can't back that up, but I do enjoy the occasional Sir Mark salutation!)
If I don't get back here in time, Happy Holidays to all our readers, and may you all have a safe and prosperous New Year!
Labels: Bono, Tony Blair, U2
posted by Mark @ 12:59 PM
2 Comments:
I don't think he's allowed to be called 'sir' though.... something about being Irish or something.
Isn't Ireland still a part of the Commonwealth, therefore still entitling Sir Bono to his prefix? Like Sir Donald Bradman (Australian) as opposed to Canada which does not allow its citizens to receive titled honours from foreign governments under a 1919 Canadian parliamentary resolution. Which I guess means no Knighthoods for two of the three contributors to Confessions...
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