The ego of U2 front-man and anti-poverty activist Bono has probably tripled in size since recently receiving France’s highest cultural honour for his many contributions to the arts and charitable causes.
At a ceremony in Paris on Tuesday Irish musician Paul Hewson, aka Bono, was officially made Commander Of Arts And Letters amongst the French people.
The country’s Culture Minister Aurelie Filippetti addressed the singer: “Beyond notes and beyond words, you committed yourself and dedicated your fame and career to wage some of the greatest wars of our time. Not for charity’s sake but in the name of justice”.
Bono also made a remark on receiving the prestigious honour, quoted as saying“It is unspeakably special to receive an award from France for being an artist”.
Other musical recipients of the Order in the past include David Bowie and Bob Dylan.
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