Quotes of the day

"Britpop secret: Jarvis Cocker’s first break into the music industry was when he appeared as one of the Wombles on TOTP in the late 1970s."

"Britpop secret: Ian Brown has a parrot which he has taught not to say anything. He doesn't like jib from animals."

"Although I pay minimum wage for Richard's services, I am forced to pay the going rate for Codling. Works out about £1.80 per kilo."

"Brett Anderson" dishes up the backstage gossip for his Twitter followers.

(Thanks to Swiss Toni for the link.)