I do so much travelling in my work that my suitcase is always packed, with my passport ready. I rarely unpack, as I am constantly on the move.

Due to my work, I tend to stay in hotels a lot of the time, and I generally prefer smaller hotels, as you tend to get better service than in the larger hotels.

I do so much travelling in my work that my suitcase is always packed, with my passport ready. I rarely unpack, as I am constantly on the move.

A good example of the modern world is the Eurotunnel. And mobile phones - I like them.

As 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.

Without the piano my life would be a disaster - nobody would hold me in any regard. It's the thing that saved me.

Amy Winehouse and Paul Weller are examples of poets, I think.