Brian May, guitarist for Queen, recently published his doctoral thesis in astrophysicists. Rock on, Dude! In addition, he has taken a post at a university.

Okay, so he’s just a figurehead, and at sixty years old is unlikely to dive head long into any heavy research project. You still have to admire a person who finishes their education even when it is not necessary.*

Let’s hear a little Queen now, shall we?

Ooo. you make me live 
whatever this world can give to me 
It’s you, you’re all I see 
Ooo, you make me live now honey 
Ooo, you make me live 
You’re the best friend 
that I ever had 
I’ve been with you such a long time 
You’re my sunshine 
And I want you to know 
That my feelings are true 
I really love you 
You’re my best friend 
Ooo, you make me live 
I’ve been wandering round 
But I still come back to you 
In rain or shine 
You’ve stood by me girl 
I’m happy, happy at home 
You’re my best friend. 
You’re the first one 
When things turn out bad 
You know I’ll never be lonely 
You’re my only one 
And I love 
The things that you do 
You’re my best friend 
Ooo, you make me live. 
I’m happy, happy at home 
You’re my best friend 
You’re my best friend 
Ooo, you make me live 
You, you’re my best friend. 

* Steven Spielberg is another celebrity who went back to finish an abandoned college degree. He dropped out when he was offered a a chance to make his first short feature film. He returned later to finish as an example to his kids.