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chrissollett 's review for:
I Wanna Be Yours
by John Cooper Clarke
A bit disappointing. I'm not a huge fan of JCC although I acknowledge his importance as a performing poet who has claimed his place in the world of punk. This book is amusing and interesting in places, although relies a bit too heavily on the 'then we went to this place and did this thing' with lists and lists of famous people that JCC clearly enjoys meeting and knowing. Unfortunately it's almost as if he's more smitten with their fame then their work. He says little about his own work, we're left largely uniformed as to his inspiration or much progression in his career.
However, he spent at least 20 years essentially as a heroin addict, which leaves little time for other pursuits. His heroin years take up pretty much the final third of the book. I admire his candour in these confessions (and his resilience in surviving) but he doesn't really explore the issues behind his addiction. It's amusing enough, but I found it a bit shallow, all told.
However, he spent at least 20 years essentially as a heroin addict, which leaves little time for other pursuits. His heroin years take up pretty much the final third of the book. I admire his candour in these confessions (and his resilience in surviving) but he doesn't really explore the issues behind his addiction. It's amusing enough, but I found it a bit shallow, all told.