I learned from Van Morrison and BB King that the first take is the best. It's about capturing a moment. It's the same as love's first kiss. If you try to do it again, it doesn't work so well.
Jools HollandAs a bandleader, I try to pass on the same family values that I grew up with: help people, hang on to your sense of humour, be tolerant and keep your judgments to yourself.
Jools HollandWithout the piano my life would be a disaster - nobody would hold me in any regard. It's the thing that saved me.
Jools HollandA good example of the modern world is the Eurotunnel. And mobile phones - I like them.
Jools Holland