Quote: "(People say), 'I thought you were dead'. I always get that - 'How come you're not dead?'" The Pogues star Shane MacGowan's fans often believe the heavy-drinking rocker has passed away.
Fact: The Pogues star Shane MacGowan has his sights set on the Christmas charts again - he's recording a festive tune with Irish religious trio The Priests. The singer, who penned classic 1987 holiday song Fairytale Of New York, has recorded Little Drummer Boy, which will appear on the band's upcoming album, Noel.
Quote: "No disrespect to him, man, but I'd be on the piss if I was that ugly." Oasis star Liam Gallagher justifies The Pogues' frontman Shane MacGowan's love of liquor.
Fact: The Pogues star Shane MacGowan and wild British rocker Pete Doherty have posed naked for a new MARIO TESTINO photoshoot.