This interview with Julian Cope was recorded at the "Blake's Shadow" private view. Julian requested that he not be filmed, hence this interview is audio-only, accompanied by an on-the-spot illustration by Mark Penman. Name - Julian Cope Current job and place of employment - I write at home and reseach throughout the UK and Europe. Although my last book was about Japanese culture, I didn't need to visit as I'd done four tours there previously. What did you study at sixth form or college? - French, Russian, English and History. Did you go to University or any other higher education institution? If so, where and what did you study? - At college, I studied art and drama until the Punk phenomenon stopped my studies dead in their tracks. What was or who was the biggest influence on your choice of career? - My two career influences were TS Eliot and Jim Morrison. Any other comments? - Persist and you will achieve your goals. Download the interview with Julian Cope