The most entertaining songs don't always come from a nice place. In songs where I think I'm being really sensitive, they seem quite boring actually. I've found that the songs that come out of nastier, more misanthropic places are better. Jarvis Cocker boreentertainfind share on social
I think basically becoming famous has taken the place of going to Heaven in modern society, hasn't it? That's the place where your dreams will come true. It's an act of faith now; they think that's going to sort things out. Jarvis Cocker actbasicallydream share on social
I am proud, and more than a little excited, to be asked to work with Faber in an editorial capacity. It is my dearest hope that we will produce some fantastic books together. Jarvis Cocker askbookcapacity Change image and share on social
In no way am I supporting or suggesting that a Conservative government is a good thing, far from it. Jarvis Cocker conservativegoodgovernment Change image and share on social
I'm not a religious person but I do like the idea of Sunday as a day set apart from the rest of the week. It's nice to have a period of reflection and have time to think about things. Jarvis Cocker dayideanice Change image and share on social
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 awkward. And of course, as we all know from fairy stories, when you achieve that ambition, you find out you don't want it. Jarvis Cocker achieveambitionawkward share on social
Silver Machine still sounds really modern with all the white noise. It's a bit punky in a way. They were ahead of their time. Jarvis Cocker aheadbitemachine Change image and share on social
I'm always amazed by people who blog all the time and tweet all the time, and still get things done. I don't know how they do it. Jarvis Cocker amazeblogpeople Change image and share on social
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 looking at life in a different way. Jarvis Cocker brilliantcelebratecredit Change image and share on social
We've always been a bit out of touch with reality. Jarvis Cocker bitehavereality Change image and share on social
