O/T Dr John Cooper Clarke
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dodgy_surname
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Like a nightclub in the morning you’re the bitter end
Alf
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Every time I see a thread named after him my heart sinks 
I saw him live when I was 14 and then I had the great fortune to meet him on a train when I was 16. At the time I was doing some online volunteer writing for NME and he agreed to let me interview him. Everytime I phoned he was “just in the middle of cooking some spag bol son can you phone back tomorrow”. But eventually we had a good 2 hour phone call and to this day I can’t believe my luck at the experience, such a brilliant and humble bloke. He gave me one of the best pieces of advice: “Find an artist you really admire, copy everything they do in your own voice and you’ll be a huge success”!
I saw him live when I was 14 and then I had the great fortune to meet him on a train when I was 16. At the time I was doing some online volunteer writing for NME and he agreed to let me interview him. Everytime I phoned he was “just in the middle of cooking some spag bol son can you phone back tomorrow”. But eventually we had a good 2 hour phone call and to this day I can’t believe my luck at the experience, such a brilliant and humble bloke. He gave me one of the best pieces of advice: “Find an artist you really admire, copy everything they do in your own voice and you’ll be a huge success”!
Wizzerboy
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Great storyEvery time I see a thread named after him my heart sinks
Victorsponge
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Just back myself, really enjoyed Toria Garbut and Mike Gary also.
Wizzerboy
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Missed Toria Garbut but really enjoyed Mike Gary.
We were the 6 coming into the theatre just as Garbut finished her set
Raging_Bull
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Did he do the song commencing, "I'll tell you straight and I'll tell you firmly"Just back from seeing him at the lowther pavilion.
Brilliant night, he's still got it
Love that one.
Tangerinemoss
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Beasley Street was on R6 last week, never gets old
Bloodtangerine
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Did he do the song commencing, "I'll tell you straight and I'll tell you firmly"
Love that one.
Bloodtangerine
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Bully, you’ll like this one too, it’s a beauty …..Did he do the song commencing, "I'll tell you straight and I'll tell you firmly"
Love that one.
Seasider3610
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Did he do the song commencing, "I'll tell you straight and I'll tell you firmly"
Love that one.
Raging you might remember he lived in Blackpool for a while and stayed at TT’s house or flat around the mid ‘80’s I think.
BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, John Cooper Clarke, poet
John Cooper Clarke, poet, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
His appearance on Desert Island Discs is a good listen.
Wizzerboy
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Unfortunately Bull he didn'tDid he do the song commencing, "I'll tell you straight and I'll tell you firmly"
Love that one.
Wizzerboy
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His possession at the end is absolutely classicBBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, John Cooper Clarke, poet
John Cooper Clarke, poet, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.www.bbc.co.uk
His appearance on Desert Island Discs is a good listen.
exiledinoldham
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Glad to hear he was on form as I went to see him a couple of years ago at the Bridgewater Hall with one of my lads and he forgot his lines a few times. First time I saw him was late 70's in London with a fellow Pool fan when we both worked down there. I'd never heard of him and had no idea who he was. It was one of the best nights I've had. Also remember a guy who was on the same bill called Linton Kwesi Johnson who was also superb. His autobiography is a good read.
Ruperthoop
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Clever, entertaining man. Not surprised that he remains popular.
Simonized
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tangerinenotorange
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Yeah but is he seeing patients yet?
Tangerinetiltingatwindmil
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Looking at Bridgewater Hall 13/4/2022.