Viv Albertine | 5 Home Truths | Women We Love | The Pool

[@chrisbell5920]

I just finished reading "Clothes Music Boys", it's so readable and enjoyable and utterly honest that I finished the book in no time at all, the quickest I have read a whole book in years. Viv's stories resonate with me because I used to know a lot of the people about whom she writes, around 78-79-80 time. Viv tells us about her on-again-off-again relationship with Mick Jones.... well, I was there at Lumley Castle, 2 December 1978, not a night that is easily forgotten......

[@carrieoff]

Same I’ve just passed it on to my fifteen year old daughter. She’s loving it and learning so much about that 70/80s music scene.

[@prpwnage9296]

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[@carrieoff]

PrPwnage ?

[@prpwnage9296]

@@carrieoff 70s and 80s are different scenes, not one big scene (punk is not new romantic etc.).

[@drea4195]

I practically devoured these two books. What an incredible person! Thank you Viv, for your candor and insights, and for so much more....makes me wish I'd taken more risks in my own life.

[@tomcalmeyn4882]

Just finished her autobiography. It's been a while since I've finished a book so fast. Simply couldn't stop reading.

[@claudiaauerdike5063]

You Are my soul sister ! Thank you for writing this book !

[@folkme3042]

I love this woman's honesty.

[@nharveyrep]

Truth, well said.There's nothing more important than living our own.

[@tamsinhudson6990]

So smart, so honest, thankyou. Loved both books, especially the second one, which made me howl.

[@mattcreen]

I think she might hate me for saying so, but what a hero!

[@Ulaspacetraveller]

Cool, Viv! Still a true punk! I'm glad I discovered you and the Slits, too late in a way, but never late than never. Stumbled across your first book in summer and bought it, and am now devouring the Slits videos and music. Will get your latest book, too, and looking forward to it! Love the whole style. Honesty is the only thing but it indeed does set you apart, and you know what, honest people are way more interesting and fascinating than all the others. You are right, your books help others. They resonate with me, definitely! Good thing about the false logic creeping up in your mind in a decisive moment!

[@susanafernandes8654]

WOW what a Woman! God bless her ...I can´t wait to read her 2 books! She speaks to my heart

[@nicoleurdang4909]

The book is just great! Very well written, incredibly honest, and mesmerizing.

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Viv, you are a breath of fresh air! Read and loved both books. Also love Viv's solo albums.

[@mattcreen]

Thank god for Viv.

[@risahall554]

Love Viv’s books. Great writer. Such honesty x

[@derekmcluckie9946]

bravo viv, two brilliant books x

[@bernardmeyre]

Yeah, i liked her first book too... To be honest, i never really liked or enjoyed the Slits' music BUT what i respect/aknowledge is the strength of their image, their sheer nature: very young , amateurish women with that wild convulsive(?) look, making that no compromise cacophony music : THAT was new and original and important. I feel the same about the very early Damned singles actually : what was striking, beside the music, was the aesthetics, the minimalism...

[@divergencefilms]

Very good points about the lies and falsehoods we tell ourselves to cope with life.

[@asmith6647]

Not read her second book but her first book about her life and being in The Slits was great. Loved it. Looking forward to reading her latest piece of work.

[@susanreynard1871]

What an interesting interview! Thank you for introducing us to so many fascinating women and topics, and each via a different format. I'm off to buy her books!

[@ThePoolUK]

So glad you enjoyed it Susan

[@PinkColt]

Just read it, totally great book.Thanks for the inspiration and honesty.

[@marksevison9532]

Incredible book.

[@deetee4325]

Very interesting interview..I agree with Viv.. I have no time for dishonesty either.. x

[@parichehrmanuchehrkhodayaa9529]

Viv you are fun very nice interview indeed 😆Thank you very much 👍

[@danielaschwarz1971]

I finished reading her book in german a year ago Chlothes,Musik,Boys and that was so interesting.I will read her new book...just saw it the first time now but I am glad that I find it;-)))

[@lazarolopez3022]

I just finished her first book too and enjoyed it so I will get this one too

[@EEX97623]

Great book, great person

[@tomwilson8607]

i adore this woman,, tom, xx

[@animalswin2105]

Where have you been all my life ? Now I'm feeling even more lonely than before (as in stuck in a boring rural place, no free spirit to talk to), after reading 'clothes clothes clothes...' Viv would you consider at the very least a holiday house (I know. Bourgeois and materialistic) in south west France ? You are urgently needed here.

[@kevincarlson668]

She must be an early feminist reggae/punk vampire.She doesn't age.Nor does Siouxsie Sioux.

[@animalswin2105]

I find that she looks a bit like Siouxsie Sioux even.

[@TheJungleBriton]

What is the music playing over this interview? Is it one of Vivs?

[@FutureLegendRecords]

Her biography was the best ever written and we have read a few. Just reading the new book but the jury is out on that at the moment for various reasons. The other great biography out at the moment is 'The Definitive Eleanor Rigby Story' It's another pop icon written in a warts and all way. But its very limited edition and not at Amazon on at this link for more info www.futurelegendrecords.com/#/erbook/4594459124

[@ACoincidentalLife]

Honesty is THE only way :-)

[@ephre]

"needless to say, i had the last laugh"

[@roy_for_real2674]

UHUM!!

[@janesmith6438]

I poured a whole pint of beer, down my x boyfriends trousers the back of them, who was two timing me, behind my back, it enjoyed it, I silently walked away.

[@TobyWanBrighton]

Reading her first book at the moment. Difficult not to admire her.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Australians

[@gregdahlen4375]

it'd be hard for me to throw a drink in anyone's face

[@ronaldtiracchia2017]

Well, she would be exhausting to be around but she probably doesn't care.

[@weeroop]

Massive chip on shoulder

[@EEX97623]

Just the light glancing off

[@python-jf9qx]

TE AMO VIV