Articles relating to: autobiography
“Your worst enemy in this game is indifference.” John Cooper Clarke talks about his autobiography, I Wanna Be Yours
When Northern Soul speaks to John Cooper Clarke about his new autobiography and sings its praises to the skies, he’s right in the middle of recording the audiobook version and seems to appreciate the plaudits.
Read the full story..Review: How To Be Champion – An Evening with Sarah Millican, Manchester Literature Festival
“I don’t care if people don’t find me funny. I know I’m funny because it’s the job I do.”
Read the full story..Review: Easily Distracted by Steve Coogan
Back in 2002, when 24 Hour Party People was released, New Order’s Peter Hook described Steve Coogan’s casting as Tony Wilson as ‘the biggest twat in Manchester being played by the second biggest twat in Manchester’. That’s pretty harsh.
Read the full story..Bigmouth Strikes Again
Rejoice! A leading British publisher has brought us a book by a member of a great modern British band, someone who can write skilful, balanced prose which demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of his chosen field of home-grown pop, particularly the pre-Beatles era.
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