Being chronically shy I needed to create a persona for myself and be involved with a band where I could be ruler of my own kingdom. Then Pulp became hugely popular and I lost control of it, which is when it all went wrong.
I love the Beatles. I haven't named any kids after them but I still really love them. They were the first group that I was ever properly aware of. In… - Jarvis Cocker
I love the Beatles. I haven't named any kids after them but I still really love them. They were the first group that I was ever properly aware of. In…
- Jarvis Cocker
Don't think that the things around you don't count, because they do. - Jarvis Cocker
Don't think that the things around you don't count, because they do.
I don't really care what someone's background is; creativity can come from any background. - Jarvis Cocker
I don't really care what someone's background is; creativity can come from any background.
As a shy kid growing up in Sheffield, I fantasized about how it would be great to be famous so I wouldn't actually have to talk to people and feel aw… - Jarvis Cocker
As a shy kid growing up in Sheffield, I fantasized about how it would be great to be famous so I wouldn't actually have to talk to people and feel aw…
You can do anything when you're famous. That's why famous people are so dumb. - Jarvis Cocker
You can do anything when you're famous. That's why famous people are so dumb.
We've always been a bit out of touch with reality. - Jarvis Cocker
We've always been a bit out of touch with reality.
Its OK to grow up, just as long as you don't grow old. Face it you are young. - Jarvis Cocker
Its OK to grow up, just as long as you don't grow old. Face it you are young.
I think that's what all art is for - for people to express what it is to be human. That's the purpose of it. - Jarvis Cocker
I think that's what all art is for - for people to express what it is to be human. That's the purpose of it.
I think the credit crunch is a brilliant thing. We should all stop moaning and start celebrating. When times are tough, it's an opportunity to start … - Jarvis Cocker
I think the credit crunch is a brilliant thing. We should all stop moaning and start celebrating. When times are tough, it's an opportunity to start …
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