Morrissey reads Morrissey.

The audiobook of Morrissey’s recently published Autobiography is to be read by British actor David Morrissey, best known for his roles in The Walking Dead, Red Riding and State of Play.

The semi-official fansite True-to-You confirmed that the actor has recorded the complete and unabridged text of the former Smiths frontman’s memoir.

The print edition of Autobiography went straight to the top of the bestsellers chart on its publication, becoming one of the fastest-selling memoirs ever. FACT condensed the weighty tome and came up with a playlist of classic Morrissey tracks to guide you through the book’s key revelations.

Morrissey was in hospital last week being treated for concussion and whiplash, the latest woe in a string of medical problems he has faced this year, including a bleeding ulcer in January, double pneumonia in the spring and  severe food poisoning in July. The singer also claimed that he had been advised to retire from music by doctors.