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

I don't really care what someone's background is; creativity can come from any background.

- 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.

- Jarvis Cocker

You can do anything when you're famous. That's why famous people are so dumb.

- Jarvis Cocker

We've always been a bit out of touch with reality.

- 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…

- Jarvis Cocker

Its OK to grow up, just as long as you don't grow old. Face it you are young.

- 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 …

- Jarvis Cocker