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“Pulp existed for 12 years before we got famous. Now, you could say that was just lack of imagination, but it's some kind of quality isn't it? Tenacity. You could also say it was sloth.”

Quote by Jarvis Cocker

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Jarvis Cocker is a British musician born in September 1963. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the band Pulp, whose music style blends rock, pop, and indie elements. Cocker is recognized for his distinctive voice and sense of humor, making him a significant figure in the British music scene. more

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