10 takeaways from EltonOfficial's memoir
Sir Elton John attends the screening of"Rocketman" during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2019 in Cannes, France.for the better part of a half century. But given that many of his best-known hits feature lyrics from longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin , fans cracking open Elton's new memoirWell, much like the man himself,is a warm, candid, dryly witty and oftentimes heartbreaking account of a life that's as inspiring as it is unlikely.
Yes, apparently Elton and John Waters' muse/drag music pioneer Divine were pals back in the day, and they tried to get into the now-defunct New York City gay bar Crisco Disco together. Shockingly, the bar actually turned them away. Yes, a gay bar said 'sashay away' to two iconic LGBTQ figures at the same time. Why? "He was wearing a kaftan, I had on a brightly coloured jacket and they said we were over-dressed.
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