11 Quotes by Carl Barât

I like the smell of my Grandma's soap - I used to sit in the bath and eat it.

When I said there was only one Judy Dench, I was, of course, referring to myself.

But, you never know when The Libertines is going to come along.

Suffice to say, I have waited for something I can sing and play with sheer truth, ... The band is great, Didz is grand, and I am feeling alive again. We will be playing live before you know it.

We love putting these kind of shows on, it's like a family get together! We try to make it as appealing as possible across the board and I can promise those that come this time, (there will be) some very special performances.

Firstly, thank you all for your reassuring gestures. Secondly, many thanks for the ?frink?. You make me feel a little more alive. I am proud to announce that our new bass player is none other than the justly acclaimed Didz Hammond , formerly of the Cooper Temple Clause . He has never shown anything but love, compassion and talent from the off.

It's just sad and I wish he would sort it out. I would really like to work with him again some day.

It is testament to the struggles of The Libertines, yet quite different. I wrote it for you, I hope it means something to you all.

The band is going from strength to strength every day. 'Tis a difficult thing to suddenly come forth as a real band if it is forced. As I suppose you must realise, the last year has taken me beyond any emotion or sensation I have ever chanced upon.