This enormous sousaphone was a present from my manager. When she died I slipped into a very dark place and only time, family support and prayer got me through it. I was only 13 when she died but she was by far the most profound influence on me. She was the best mother – so empowering, smart and understanding. This is a sketch of an old man that my mother did before I was born.
I’ve sung at the Super Bowl before – what would really be amazing would be to perform at the Super Bowl when the Saints are actually playing. I enjoy going to see them play when I can, and if I’m not there we like to gather on Sundays as a family and watch them on TV. They were formed the year I was born so I have a real feeling for them. I’m originally from New Orleans and love the city’s American football team, the New Orleans Saints. They look great all together on a surface. Over the years I’ve continued to collect them and I try to find ones that are a little bit unusual, mainly from the 1940s and 1950s – they have a different shine that’s a little richer than the newer ones. Pictured: Harry with his wife Jill Goodacre and daughters Harry treasures this photograph taken on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
