Norman Jay MBE (and STILL proud of it!)
Author: Jonty Skrufff
Saturday, December 6, 2003
"I chose to accept my award, I had no such reasons not to," said Norman (writing on his website message board).
"Not historical, not political, not ethical, not anything."
"As I've often publicly stated, I see my MBE as an acknowledgment by the state of not just mine, but of all our collective efforts, endeavours and achievements for, and on behalf of, the multicultural and 'inclusive' community from which I come from (and hopefully represent), and not as an apologist for the outdated, outmoded mindset of 'Empire'. I didn't ask to be given an MBE," he continued.
"Norman Jay MBE (and STILL proud of it!)"
Jay DJs alongside Eddie Halliwell at Dusted @ Pacha (London) on Saturday December 6)
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