Pete Doherty

:For the scientist, see Peter Doherty; for the wrestler, see Duke of Dorchester Pete Doherty.

Influences

In interviews (see links below), Doherty has listed his favourite books as being George Orwell's 1984, Brighton Rock by Graham Greene, Our Lady of the Flowers by Jean Genet, Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire and the works of Oscar Wilde. He has also mentioned Emily Dickinson as an influence. His favourite films include British films of the 1960s such as Billy Liar, Poor Cow, O Lucky Man! and the film versions of Steptoe and Son. He also cites Lee Mavers of The La's as a musical influence.

Related Topics:
George Orwell - 1984 - Brighton Rock - Graham Greene - Our Lady of the Flowers - Jean Genet - Flowers of Evil - Charles Baudelaire - Oscar Wilde - Emily Dickinson - Billy Liar - O Lucky Man! - Steptoe and Son

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