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… — Elton John Copy Share Image
When I say I don't have to write pop songs anymore, there's no way I'm going to get on the radio at… — Elton John Copy Share Image
That's just a part of being an artist: you can't write great stuff all the time, because if you did, then you'd… — Elton John Copy Share Image
If you write great songs with meaning and emotion, they will last for ever because songs are the key to everything. — Elton John Copy Share Image
People say, "You should write lyrics" and I say I'm quite happy not to, because I like being part of that process… — Elton John Copy Share Image
I’ve never had a writer’s block, but still I think: Is it going to happen this time? You never know what you’re… — Elton John Copy Share Image
It's so easy to write songs about misery and hard times and sadness. It's much more difficult to write songs about happy… — Elton John Copy Share Image
I don't have a computer. I am the Luddite of rock'n'roll, I don't have a portable phone. I write things down. — Elton John Copy Share Image
I am such a Luddite when it comes to making music. All I can do is write at the piano. — Elton John Copy Share Image
For me music is so passionate. I have to give it my all every time I go onstage. — Elton John Copy Share Image
And we have come so far like that. I mean, the advances on the medication side have been enormous, and the advances on the… — Elton John Copy Share Image
Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids, in fact it's cold as hell. — Elton John Copy Share Image
I love the idea of the teachings of Jesus Christ and the beautiful stories about it, which I loved in Sunday school and I… — Elton John Copy Share Image
I'm not bored with my life. I'm not just making the records and touring, I would find that boring. — Elton John Copy Share Image
I love places that have an incredible history. I love the Italian way of life. I love the food. I love the people. I… — Elton John Copy Share Image
I used to get my money at the end of the week, buy my mum something, or buy a record, and that was it. — Elton John Copy Share Image
You can beat her, but don't mistreat her. Oh, don't believe that woman please. — Elton John Copy Share Image
The Backstreet Boys can sing their asses off. I'm not so sure about those other boy bands. But Backstreet Boys have my ultimate respect. — Elton John Copy Share Image