This critically-acclaimed biography, written and researched with my friend John Watterson, was included in the Daily Telegraph's list of the best music books of 2022. 'Beware of the Bull'  reveals that Jake's life was as extraordinary as his writing: the hard childhood in the terraces of Leeds, strict Catholic education and formative experiences in France and war-torn Algeria; the first career as an inspirational, unorthodox, highly creative teacher; the meteoric development as a writer and performer, and discovery by the BBC; the Abbey Road recordings and impact on The Beatles; the friendship with Georges Brassens; the fame and fortune brought by a remarkable television career… and Jake’s rejection of it. It is the story of a complex, charismatic, self-effacing man whom many loved, but few understood. We wrote the book with the full support of Jake’s family. With exclusive access to his personal papers, it includes a wealth of previously unpublished letters, poetry and lyrics, and is illustrated with rare photographs and memorabilia. Through it all, Jake’s voice is heard afresh, and his life and work better understood. The book was first published in August 2022 in hardback. The reception from readers was overwhelming and two print runs quickly sold out. A paperback edition followed in February 2023, containing some additional material: - a wonderful foreword, written by comedian Jon Richardson - an extended interview with Neil Gaiman - the recollections of Sir William Southgate, who worked with Jake as a musician and arranger - new findings which came to light after the publication of the hardback edition. Beware of the Bull is available in paperback and on Kindle, and also as an audiobook on Audible and iTunes, narrated by me.