There is always someone in the world who is better or worse off than yourself, and I've never seen that - in either direction - as a barrier to becoming friends with somebody. Jools Holland badlybarrierdirection Change image and share on social
When I first set up my big band, I only had Gilson Lavis, the drummer from Squeeze, with me. He was the core element. Whenever a group hits the big time, they always get a new drummer because they really need that. You can make do with rubbish elsewhere. Jools Holland bandbigcore share on social
'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 world was full of manufactured pop stars. The thing is that you can't imagine any of the artists you look back at and admire ever going on 'The X Factor.' Jools Holland admireartistback share on social
I love the Queen. I've had a crush on her since I was eight. Jools Holland crushhavelove Change image and share on social
When I was very small, the electricity was turned off because we didn't pay the bill. I remember sitting by the oil lamp listening to my mother playing 'Careless Love' on the piano. Jools Holland billcarelesselectricity Change image and share on social
Music can lift the spirit; it can make you cry. Soldiers have marched into battle to music. It's a powerful thing. Jools Holland battlecrylift Change image and share on social
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. Jools Holland bandleaderfamilygrow Change image and share on social
'The Tube' was the first time the plebs had gone on the television. The lunatics taking over the asylum. Jools Holland asylumlunaticpleb Change image and share on social
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 very hard to get any sort of handle on. But I am lucky to have any friends, of course. Jools Holland categoryfindfriend share on social
Early on with Squeeze, we played the Hope & Anchor with U2. Three people turned up. Then two left. Then the last person left. That's the least-attended show I've ever done. Jools Holland anchorattendearly Change image and share on social
