 |
The Coolest People in Rock 2000 | |
In 1998, Graham Coxon won; last year, Cerys Matthews triumphed, and now we can reveal the coolest people of 2000, as voted by you, the Maker's readers.
|
3. Fran Healy |
 |
It feels really, really funny because I would never, ever think that. I think cool is changing, just like it always changes. Cool's like the hands on a clock--someone's standing at one, someone's standing at two and so on. And the hand passes over each one. Cool's quite arbitrary, just like that.
What do you think makes you cool?
The fact that I don't really care about being cool. There's more important things on my mind and I think that's maybe why you end up being cool.
Do you have any tips on how to be cool?
Just don't try and be cool. Don't be afraid of liking certain songs because they're not cool. Like things because they're good, not because they're cool. I don't think cool matter. I think if you're gonna be cool, get some f***ing manners! Open doors for people. Give your seat up to people who need it on the bus. Try and always look from all sides of an argument. And, finally, don't give a f*** about being cool. It's pointless. It changes daily.
Who do you think is cool in 2000?
Ali G. I think he's funny as hell! I think Sacha Baron Cohen's very, very cool. He massacred "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?." F***ing brilliant! It was so funny, all those machine gun noises and helicopters and everything! I got to wear one of his hats too, which was very cool.
Who is the coolest man of all time?
I was reading an article in an American magazine called "Why They Killed Jesus." The Bible will have you believe that Jesus was a really nice guy, but he was actually this total, f***ing political renegade. And on the week that he was arrested and killed, he went down to the big Jewish temple and just wrecked the place with his mates. Totally overturned all the tables, 'cos they were using the temples to buy and sell, which was not what they were meant for. They were taking something really spiritual and making money on it. So I read this and I was like: "Whoa, man. That's kinda cool." So I reckon Jesus was one of the coolest guys ever. He could've scarpered, too, but he didn't--he went the whole f***ing hog. I don't believe for a second that he was the f***ing son of God. No f***ing chance. I don't believe in all that shite, and I think if that man knew what would happen after they knocked him off, he'd be turning in his grave, like, "F***ing hell, man!" They turned him into what he was opposed to, which was just outrageous. But he was definitely one of the coolest people of all time.
Who is the coolest woman of all time?
All women are sort of cool. 'Cos they've got their finger poked into nature. They're under the influence of nature all the time--once a month, they have to lose control of everything, they have to go through that. So they know what it's like not to be in control, whereas men don't. So I think all women are cool. Even Margaret Thatcher? Um, I'm not sure about her. I think she was a bloke.
What is the coolest city on the planet?
New York. You feel like a lightbulb when you come back from New York. I've never been to New York then gone on to somewhere else and not felt like I've slowed down. New York's absolutely alive, one of the most frightening cities in the world but also one of the most amazing. Everything's going on there. And it just doesn't care. That's why it's cool, 'cos it doesn't give a f***.
What is the coolest country on the planet?
It'd have to be Scotland. Not because of any other reason than it's as far away from London as you can possibly get! (Are you sure?--Geography Ed.) A country's probably defined by its people, and Scotland's renowned the world over for its people.
What's been your least cool moment?
Walking onstage in Cardiff when we were supporting Oasis...well, I slipped, and I fell on my arse! All there people just went, "You wanker!" So I turned around to the three people I could rely on for some moral support, and they were all just laughing their arses off at me. I just got up and slowly tried to regain some composure, but I don't think I managed it. Very, very uncool.
Who will never be cool?
Daniel Booth! He's just too contrary. He'll never be cool because he tries too hard. There you are, that'll annoy him!
Melody Maker
June 14-June 20 2000
Poll position: Robin Bresnark, Emma Johnston, Andre Paine & Ian Watson (words)
| He-ey! |  |
Lyrics | |
Reviews | |
Articles | |
Photos | |
News | |
Links |
| Conversions | |
Discography | |
Quotables | |
Mailing List |
 |
| Comments go in here. |