Bono has been given an honorary degree by Trinity College in Dublin:
· Mr. Paul Hewson (Bono) LL.D. (Doctor in Laws)
Lead singer of internationally acclaimed rock group, U2, Bono is an outspoken fundraiser for Third World problems. Founder of DATA (Debt, Aid, Trade for Africa), a non-profit debt-relief advocacy group, he has been instrumental in the Drop the Dept campaign which wiped out millions of dollars of international debt owed by Third World governments. He has lobbied world leaders to encourage them to contribute more aid relief to developing countries. He has been nominated for the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize.
What does the man himself say about this? I know you're all dying to know:
(Bono)... was so delighted at the award that he declined to put on his mortar board, in case it didn't fit. "My head has swollen such is the treatment I have got from the college," he said.
(Well, at least he is honest. Heh...)
Pretty good for a guy who never actually went to any classes at any university AFAIK. Let's see, he's forty-three, I'm forty... I'll still get my degree in less time so nyah!
Posted by Andrea Harris at July 20, 2003 12:15 PMBono is, IMNSHO, the walking epitome of the word "f*cktard."
Trust me, Andrea - if honorary degrees were given out based on intelligence, merit, and wisdom, we'd all be calling YOU "Doctor Spleenville."
Posted by: David at July 21, 2003 at 01:13 AM