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  • By: Holly Newson
  • Narrated by: John Cooper Clarke
  • Length: 29 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (57 ratings)

John Cooper Clarke

By: Holly Newson
Narrated by: John Cooper Clarke

Summary

Joining us for a chat is the people's poet laureate, the punk performance poet, John Cooper Clarke, who is releasing his memoir I Wanna Be Yours.

Clarke, born in Salford, is well known for his classic look of drainpipe jeans, wild black hair and sunglasses, whatever the weather, something which hasn't changed since the 1970s. Being inspired and encouraged by an English teacher at school, Clarke decided that he would make a living from poetry. He performed with many hugely successful bands, such as The Sex Pistols, Joy Division and New Order.

He lost a lot of the 1980s to drugs, but after resurfacing, Clarke released several albums and returned to performing his poetry regularly. His poems have been used in media, such as The Sopranos using 'Evidently Chickentown', as well as Danny Boyle's 2001 film Strumpet. His work has also inspired may others, including The Arctic Monkeys, who have an album, AM, based on Clarke's poetry. More recently, Clarke has appeared on radio and television, presenting The Secret Life of Books, and as a panellist in comedy shows such as Would I Lie To You? and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

We caught up with John Cooper Clarke to talk about his inspirations and lifelong love of poetry, his recently published memoir I Wanna Be Yours, whether or not he considers himself to be a comedian, and lots more.

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Always a Pleasure to Listen to the Mighty JCC!

Always A Pleasure to Listen to the Mighty JCC!
And who Wouldn’t Want To Listen!

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I wanna be his!!

loved every second. got the book too but nothing beats hearing him telling his own story. life long fans seen him loads can't wait toml9sten to the book again!

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Love JCC

Warm and funny. Love it, love John Cooper Clark. Poetry and wit, confidence and humility. How does he do that?!

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“All that and now this”

An informative and thought provoking interview gives us a glimpse of the man behind the shades.
Truly inspirational stuff from the finest poet of the age!

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Hilarious book!!

I loved every second of this book!! Laughed all the way through it!! Fabulous performance!! Highly recommended!!!

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John Cooper Clarke

Just love John Cooper Clarke entertaining, stimulating, funny, informative, inventive a pure joy to listen to his words! Thanks, take care and stay safe.

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