Congratulations, Dr. Brian May (don't worry, your thesis will be accepted) lol. I recently finished a Masters Degree after an extended absence from academia. I love Queen-and I admire anyone who has a strong desire for learning. Besides, astrophysics and all things about the universe have long been among my favorite things. You're my kind of rock star.
What a model of inspiration for those who think that acquiring degrees are for the young. Our maturity can bring deeper insights into our areas of study.

Charlyne, Rockford, U.S.A.

Well done Brian. Its a slog, but you get there in the end, and its worth it! But can I ask you a question - what would you prefer, that Bohemian Rhapsody remain one of the biggest selling singles of all time, or that your work gets you a first-author paper in Nature?!
Cheers

Mat, Strasbourg, France

As someone who returned to school to finish an undergraduate degree in the sciences after a break of nearly 20 years and has just been accepted into a PhD program myself... CONGRATULATIONS, MR. MAY.

Brian Seitzman, Worcester, MA

I have been thinking for years that he was a Physics Professor but I was wrong. Well, congragulations Mr. May, we love you anyway.

Hakan Suer, Istanbul, Turkey

His achievement is worthy of congratulations, nothing less. I'm sure that all of the complainers can hum the tune of quite a few Queen songs, but can they also do scientific research, as Mr. May has done?

perspicacious., Amsterdam,

Congratulations to you, Mr May. The perfect example of better late than never.
Credit where credit is due, indeed.
Mr. Turner, The time limit for finishing all Ph.D. degree requirements is seven years from the first registration date in a graduate programme, excluding approved leaves of absence.

Sam Reynolds, Winnipeg, Canada

good heavens, Mr Turner, credit where credit is due, please!

i think it makes a refreshing change to hear of a rock star doing something other than snorting cocaine for once!

congratulations, Mr May - i hope your assessors are in agreement!

Nicki, rochdale, lancs

Talk about seeing the glass as half empty, Mr Turner...

I think what Brian May did deserves praise rather than your veiled contempt.

Better he should go carousing with Posh and Becks and boffing young models?

So he took longer to complete was his unfinished dream. Better to congratulate than complain, I say.

Alex Milstein, Larchmont, NY, USA

Mr. Turner sounds a bit bitter. Kudos to Brian May for returning to his research and completing his degree.

Michael Stern, New York City,

There is normally a time limit for finishing a PhD, usually 7(?) years from first registration.

Seems that rock stars are exempt from this, or at least this one is.

John Turner, Leicester, UK

It's about time he applied himself.

nevets101, Odenton, MD,