Elton John

I love places that have an incredible history. I love the Italian way of life. I love the food. I love the people. I love the attitudes of Italians. ”

I have a much better relationship with the press than I did, I think because I stood my ground. ”

I do like my rock stars to be a little larger than life. I don't mind the earnest ones at all, but I do like a bit of individuality. ”

I have a lot of money stashed away, but I do live my life from day to day. ”

I'm very relaxed. I have a family, I have a partner of 20 years, I have a wonderful life; nothing could be better. ”

I'd always lived with people - my family, or had people living with me, because I'd never liked being on my own. ”

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. ”

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. ”

I am the most well-known homosexual in the world. ”

Well, I've had my fair share in Britain of battling the tabloids. ”