The one thing I've learnt is that you don't want to be nasty about anybody, unless they've dropped dead. And the annoying… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
I only know about a few things, but I am quite good at bluffing. There are a whole range of subjects, including… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
'The X Factor' seems to be more about building up personalities and people in tears. And it's not a new idea. The pre-Beatles pop… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
I learned to play by ear before I learned music theory. For me, that makes sense. After all, children learn to speak before they… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
I have friends who are in the posh category and some who are in the not-at-all-posh category, and some who you would find it… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
I've met the Queen a couple of times, and she's been delightful. In fact, I often find myself thinking: 'What would the Queen do… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
I have realised how exciting and easy it is to be a time traveller by looking at paintings and films and architecture and playing… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
I do so much travelling in my work that my suitcase is always packed, with my passport ready. I rarely unpack, as I am… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
The first thing I learned was the 'St Louis Blues' when I was eight. Both my grandmothers, my mother and uncle played the piano.… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
Early on with Squeeze, we played the Hope & Anchor with U2. Three people turned up. Then two left. Then the last person left.… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
'The Tube' was the first time the plebs had gone on the television. The lunatics taking over the asylum. — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
Music can lift the spirit; it can make you cry. Soldiers have marched into battle to music. It's a powerful thing. — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
As a bandleader, I try to pass on the same family values that I grew up with: help people, hang on to your sense… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
