Cat "I'm not a terrorist" Stevens to get peace award

BBC News ^ | Nov. 9, 2004

[JellyJam]

Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, will be presented with a Man of Peace award by ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Wednesday.

The 57-year-old, who was refused entry to the US on security grounds two months ago, is due to accept the honour at a ceremony in Rome.

The Gorbachev Foundation said it was for his dedication to promoting peace and condemning terrorism.

Past winners include Italian film director Roberto Benigni.

[JellyJam]

All aboard for the peace train.

[Lunkhead_01]

Yeah, we have Cat Stevens mixed up with the Israeli terrorist Steven Katz.

[speedy]

Nice to see that they can overlook little flaws like his calling for the death of Salman Rushdie to give him this award. Very open minded of them.

[bushisdamanin04]

Yes I'm bein' followed by a moon shadow
moon shadow
moon shadow.
Leapin' and hoppin' on a moon shadow
moon shadow
moon shadow.
And if I ever lose my hands
lose my power
lose my land -
Oh
if I ever lose my hands

Ooh
I won't have to work no more.
And if I ever lose my eyes
if my colours all run dry

Perhaps Cat is scared of that "moon shadow" ... I know it sure freaks me out!

[Jaysun]

I've started to look at all of these "awards" as marks of shame. The Academy award, the Nobel Peace Prize, the Golden Globes, etc. It's a disgrace to even get nominated for one of these things anymore.

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