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 HollandA good example of the modern world is the Eurotunnel. And mobile phones - I like them.
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 HollandMy love is new music, I tend to go and see a lot of bands, while [co-producer] Mark Cooper spends his time reading the press. It's often the new acts that strike a chord, because they aren't seen on other shows.
Jools Holland