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The poet on why his poems need punters, finding out Chet Baker was his dealer and why he knew Arctic Monkeys were going to be successful.

Poet John Cooper Clarke talks to Colin about why he needs an audience to write, how he found out Jazz musician Chet Baker had been his dealer and why he knew Arctic Monkeys were going to be successful.

Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s Â鶹Éç Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday, 10.30pm to 1am – or available whenever you want via the Â鶹Éç Sounds app.

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