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At the age of 60, Brian May CBE, formerly lead guitarist of rock band Queen, is close to completing work for a doctorate in astrophysics -- more than 35 years after quitting his studies to become a rock performer.

His thesis, Radial Velocities in the Zodiacal Dust Cloud, is to be submitted to Imperial College, London, this week. May co-wrote Bang! The Complete History of the Universe with Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott, which was published last year. He is already a 'doctor', as he holds honorary Doctor of Science degree from Exeter University, awarded on 10 July 2007 in recognition of his work in music and in precise yet popular explanation of science.

On 21 July Dr May was made an honorary fellow of John Moores University, Liverpool, for his services to astronomy (left).

All this has been widely reported and I'm no great fan of Queen or similar music. But I've pasted this here, because it reminds me that I may yet return to studies at 60-something! It's a reminder to never let go of one's dreams.

Well done Dr May.