My mission was always intended to be slightly outside the public eye, because that makes me appear more interesting than I really am. A lot of people donโt realise that merely by staying away, you can create a myth.
Julian CopeIm going to become the best-remembered artist of my generation by staying away from the party as often as possible. That way, people will remember me, not because I was great, but because I didnt cause them any later embarrassment.
Julian CopeI signed contracts I didn't think were a good idea but people around me said it was the way forward. It saddens me that I'll never own my first album ever, which sucks.
Julian CopeMaybe rock 'n' roll isn't music. Maybe people just need to be reminded that the world ain't the way they think it is.
Julian Cope