Punk poet Dr John Cooper Clarke praises Colchester ahead of UK tour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 17:37 · Archive

Dr John Cooper Clarke has praised Colchester as 'an easy-going place' while launching a new anthology.

Punk poet Dr John Cooper Clarke has launched a new anthology called Have It and discussed his connection to Colchester, describing the city as 'an easy-going place'. He also spoke about the Arctic Monkeys song 'I Wanna Be Yours', which was based on his work.

Clark is undertaking a UK tour beginning on 6 October.

Punk poet Dr John Cooper Clarke praises Colchester ahead of UK tour — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Iconic Essex poet praises city as ‘an easy-going place’ as new book launchesColchester Gazette · 4 Oct, 17:00
Iconic Essex poet praises city as ‘an easy-going place’ as new book launchesEcho (Basildon) · 4 Oct, 17:00

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