13 Quotes & Sayings By Elton John

Elton John became a household name in the early 1970s with the release of his first two albums Honky Château and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The 1973 smash hit "Candle in the Wind" (covered by over 400 artists) helped introduce Elton John to a new generation of fans. He has continued to tour and record prolifically, and in 1990 he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, he has received four Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for his songwriting Read more

His award-winning music and lyrics have been featured in films such as A Little Night Music, Oliver!, and Chariots of Fire, and in many television shows including The Simpsons, Malcolm in the Middle, and The West Wing.

Live for each second without hesitation
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Live for each second without hesitation Elton John
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I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems. On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving. I don't know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East -- you're as good as dead. Elton John
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I'm not everybody's cup of tea. But sometimes criticism can be hurtful. Be respectful. I'm a good piano player, I can sing well, I write good songs. If you don't like it, fair enough. But give me a break. Elton John
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We live in an age, in an era where there is so much negativity, there is so much violence in the world, there is so much unrest and people are at war, that I wanted to promote the word love and red signifies love. Elton John
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Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours. Elton John
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And I'm afraid, in this day and age, trust, which I count so, you know, I love loyalty. I love trust. Elton John
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I love the idea of the teachings of Jesus Christ and the beautiful stories about it, which I loved in Sunday school and I collected all the little stickers and put them in my book. But the reality is that organised religion doesn't seem to work. It turns people into hateful lemmings and it's not really compassionate. Elton John
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I grew up at my grandmother's house, and she had a beautiful garden. I used to hate mowing the lawn and weeding, which is what you do when you're a kid. I loathe gardening, but I love gardens, and I have two beautiful gardens. Elton John
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I loathe gardening, but I love gardens, and I have two beautiful gardens. I can not bear gardening, but I love gardens. Elton John
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I have no one to leave the money to. I'm a single man. I like spending my money. Elton John
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But you know, I have a pretty good relationship with the press and the paparazzi. It's just when they step over the line that, you know, enough's enough. Elton John
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I mean, in some cases with libel laws, you know, they can write things about people who have no course of action, because they can't afford to take legal action against them. Elton John