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A big-hearted poet of boundless humour and unmistakable style -- Kit Fan * Guardian *
A rhymer to be reckoned with . . . with a panache contemporary poets should aspire to and respect * The Sunday Times *
A primordial gift for language * Financial Times *
I say to people, “Have you heard of John Cooper Clarke?” and if they say, “Yes, yeah he’s an absolute genius” and you just go, “Oh – OK, you’ve saved me a lot of time. -- Steve Coogan
John Cooper Clarke uses words like Chuck Berry uses guitar riffs melody and anger, humour and disdain in equal measure. He's the real deal, really funny and really caustic, the velvet voice of discontent -- Kate Moss
John Cooper Clarke is one of Britain’s outstanding poets. His anarchic punk poetry has thrilled people for decades and his no nonsense approach to his work and life in general has appealed to many people including myself for many years. Long may his slender frame and spiky top produce words and deeds that keep us on our toes and alive to the wonders of the world. * Sir Paul McCartney *