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Thanks to all my friends and other guests that helped make the Sixth Annual White Tie and Tiara Ball a success. The early figures show that we at least have equaled last year's tally. Thank you all. These funds are much needed to fight the AIDS epidemic around the world. Together, we can lend a hand to local governments to help the victims of this horrible disease as well as their families.
We live in a world where we are bombarded by statistics. I believe the following helps bring home the true horror of HIV/AIDS.
Can you imagine 30 jumbo jets crashing every day with a total of 8,000 dead? That is what AIDS means in pure statistics. It is because of these terrible statistics that the Elton John AIDS Foundation exists. Thank you once again for helping us achieve our mission.
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| Keeping up with Mr. Beckham |
[01 Nov 2003|09:57am] |
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I spoke to David Beckham today. He can't find a place to live in Madrid. Not because of money or anything other than not being able to find a place with enough privacy and security. I understand this. It is the irony of fame to have to hide behind walls and alarms after years of working to get the attention that causes you to have to hide. In truth, his whole situation saddens me. I spoke to Andrea and he is understandably still upset. I offered any house I own for both of them to use indefinitely. I've also seen William and he has his own burdens. He asked to come visit during Christmas break, so I will be seeing him soon. Maybe I will as Andrea to come too.
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| It was double fun, Bob. |
[27 Sep 2003|10:20am] |
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I went to Bob Palmer's villa in Nassau a few years ago. He was a gracious and interesting host. We've known each other for years. Bob Palmer was a musicians musician who received alot of muck from the old guard for his commercial success with The Power Station and "Riptide." But Bob had so much more music than those two projects. He had been recording for eleven years before he signed on with the Duran boys. My personal favorites were "Double Fun" and "Clues". He was a blue-eyed soul man with a flare for reggae. And all done in ultra English understated fashion and a three piece suit.
"Riptide, caught in a riptide.
Caught between two loves, the old and the new...."
It's been more than fun, Bob. It's been double fun.
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| In Memory |
[31 Aug 2003|11:39am] |
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She could be difficult, she made some mistakes, she was haunted, she could manipulate.
She was hunted, she was followed, she was under a microscope, she was manipulated.
She was kind, gentle, aware of her power, and cared for those less fortunate.
She was beautiful.
She was Diana.
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| To Whom It May Concern |
[25 Jul 2003|09:40pm] |
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I was talking to David the other day. He's taken ownership of the flat next to Andrea so they can be closer to one another. Apparently, Andrea's mother has sold him the adjacent residence. In the middle of our conversation, David began to tell me of the girl that had been living there. According to David, this girl was one of the hangers-on that gather around Andrea. This girl is angry because she didn't get what she wanted from Andrea and is now trashing him to anyone that will listen.
I cannot believe that this little bitch dares to defame Andrea of Monaco! Who does she think she is? This young man is the heir to a 700 year old principality, a huge fortune and an even bigger burden of responsibility. And she takes issue with him for not shagging her? What's wrong with this bloody picture? AND she questions David's character and is making nasty implications about his intentions toward Andrea.
This is a message to that girl:
David Beckham is one of the finest looking men I have ever known, besides my David.
The boy that would not stoop to shag you will one day sit on the Throne of Monaco. Where will you be in 20 years? Telling your grandchildren about your brief brush with greatness, no doubt.
The next time you decide to spread lies about my friends, remember that you now have some powerful enemies to replace the powerful friends you threw away.
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| Madrid is a great place to live |
[06 Jul 2003|08:46am] |
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My neighbors, David and Tor Beckham, are moving to Spain. I thought seriously about offering him a position on Waterford, but then decided that couldn't afford the price tag. ***walks over to the telescope that is pointed towards the Beckham's bedroom window*** This thing was so expensive, but well worth the money. Now what will I do with it? Probably give it to some science laboratory.
David and I simply must get a villa in Madrid....
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| The White Tie and Tiara Ball |
[29 Jun 2003|09:18am] |
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My hangover is finally lessening, so I thought that I would say thank you to all my friends who helped make this year's Ball a success. Every year I realize how lucky I am to have so many good friends who are willing to lend their time to such an important cause.
Again, Thank you!
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| The Vampire Lestat |
[13 May 2003|08:24pm] |
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Bernie and I are going to do a Broadway musical based on the Anne Rice novel. I have always loved Anne's children of the night and I am elated to be able to bring her characters to the stage. I am also happy to be working with Bernie again. I always miss him if I am away from him too long.
Other than my musical forays, I'm on tour in Europe and David is in Hollywood. The road is a lonely place at times. At least it isn't like the old days where I spent days on the road to get to the next gig. Now I spend all that time in a nice climate controlled hotel room, making phone calls or writing letters. But I have to admit that I miss sitting the bus and looking across the aisle to see the Brown Dirt Cowboy scribbling the words to our next song furiously on to a crumpled napkin. Back then it wasn't unusual to have bands put out two albums a year, so he and I were always writing, no matter where we were.
I can't wait to do that again.
Peace,
Elton
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Tonight's concert is canceled. Billy doesn't feel well. So I have tonight to do other things. Mail is stacking up and calling loudly. Business papers that need my signature are here some place. My assistant always makes sure that I don't have a moment of spare time. I like it that way. A bored diva is a dangerous thing indeed.
I have listened to Lisa Presley's album unstop since I acquired it. Congratulations from the biggest Queen in Rock and Roll to the Crowned Princess. The album is wonderful! We really must make time to talk.
(****Pads around the room in his slippers, obviously looking for something****) Where is that thing? I always lose the fucking remote! No matter what or where I am, I can't find that damned thing.
"David! Have you seen the bloody remote control? You're hiding the fucking thing, I know you are!"
(****Leaves the room in search of David and the errant remote control.****)
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When I woke up this morning, I didn't feel any older than I did last night. ( I felt VERY old the night before--I had a hellish hangover from the party). Thanks to all that attended for making it such a big event.
Life is good....
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Life has been chaotic lately and I haven't had time to write here. I hope all of you are doing well. I'm touring the U.S. Very busy indeed. I'm talking a breather and curious to know what David has planned for my birthday.... I want to go to a Bon Jovi show while they're on the Bounce tour. That would be a nice birthday present! Yes, yes, I know I could just call up Jonny and he would send me the tickets and be happy to let me sit in for a few songs. But it would be nice if David would surprise me.
I would like to publicly congratulate Norah Jones on her Grammy wins. She deserves it. You make beautiful music. It was a pleasure to perform with you.
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| World AIDS Day |
[01 Dec 2002|08:55am] |
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Today is World AIDS day. It is a time to remember all those that we've lost to this horrible epidemic, a time to reach out a hand to those who our living with this disease, and also a time to resolve to not let ourselves become a statistic. I consider myself incredibly lucky that I don't have it. It is because I feel so lucky that I work so hard to raise public awareness of AIDS.
Remember:
There is no cure for AIDS. The drug protocol will extend life for those who have the money to pay for it, but it won't make them disease free. No matter how low the viral level is, there is still a possibility that you can pass HIV to your partners.
If you know someone with HIV/AIDS, let them know you care.
If you have HIV/AIDS, there is hope, and a great many people looking for a cure. You are not alone.
Respect yourself. Protect yourself.
Peace,
Elton
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| Happy Thanksgiving! |
[29 Nov 2002|09:21am] |
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To all my friends in North America, I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. I am playing the Royal Opera House tonight, so I couldn't be home in Atlanta to celebrate with you. But rest assured, when I do get to go on holiday, you're all invited to the house for a feast of Roman proportions!
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| A little Self-Promotion |
[13 Nov 2002|10:13am] |
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I think I’ll do a little self-promotion. The new Greatest Hits CD’s were released in the US last week. I’m touring everywhere these days so I will probably be somewhere near you soon. All of the proceeds from the sales of my singles in the US go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. I’m thinking that I will probably donate the proceeds from this release as well. So if you want to donate some money to a very worthy cause, buy the new album.
I would also like to thank Bill Gates for the generous 100 million he gave to India for AIDS research and treatment in that country. AIDS is not talked about as often in the States as it used to be, and with all the press for the drug protocols, some people tend to think that it is not as big a threat as it once was. Sadly, this is not the case. In third world countries, such as South Africa and India, AIDS is decimating the population. Mr. Gates’ contribution will go far in the fight for education and treatment of this horrible disease.
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I had dinner with Bernie the other night after the ceremony. We've been friends for so long that talking is no longer really necessary to communicate. I can look at him, mutter a word and he will burst into laughter or take the cue and remember some long forgotten incident. He has been my brother, savior, the voice that gave my music words. He was the first person to tell me that I couldn't live forever denying my sexuality, the first to tell me to put a sock in it when I lose my temper. He has just as much use for Cartier as I do for horses and dude ranches... I take that back...depends entirely on what the "dude" looks like....
That reminds me of the time in New York when Bernie was determined to set me up with this displaced Texan named Bruce or Walter or some such thing. As I recall he kept telling me in a drunken voice, "I wanna party wi' ya, cowboy!!" Bernie thought it would be perfect because the kid was so drunk and as Taupin put it, "probably hadn't heard anything but Johnny Cash and Buck Owens all his life" so he had no idea who Elton John was.
I'll never forget it....
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| Memories... |
[01 Nov 2002|03:10pm] |
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When I was young I wanted so badly to look like Buddy Holly that I wore horn rimmed glasses even though I didn't need them. Soon the damn things had made me so nearsighted that I needed glasses! I didn't care... I just wanted to make music like that, music with feeling and rhythm, so different from the melodies that my Mum and Dad listened to. They were not amused that their only child had ruined his eyesight in order to imitate an American pop idol. Mum still complains about it. I just laugh and tell her that my glasses became my trademark and helped me make millions.
Not that I truly think that my glasses made me famous. The other night, Bernie and I received several Million Aire awards. These are given to songs that have been played on radio a million times or more. "Daniel" has been played more than 5 million times.
No, it wasn't my glasses that made me famous.
Thank you, Bernie.
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| A Prayer for Gwen |
[27 Oct 2002|06:19pm] |
David and I have been in the Bay area to enjoy the World Series. While there, we were distressed to hear about the death of Eddie, a transgendered teen who went to a party dressed as a girl and was beaten and murdered when her physical gender was discovered. I look in my closet and softly touch the silk dressing gowns that hang beside my suits. Gianni discreetly fashioned them for me, saying only that they were for my "softer side."
I could wear them in Times Square and I wouldn't even get any bad press. Yet this young person, who was just trying to live in a way that she felt comfortable, loses their life for doing far less. ***Shakes head sadly, wipes eyes.***
I just don't understand it....
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| Take me out to the ball game |
[22 Oct 2002|07:39pm] |
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David and I are going back to the States tomorrow. We stayed in London to see the debut of his documentary on Donatella on channel 4 (BBC). David keeps hinting that he wants to stop in California and watch the World Series. I called my personal assistant and got tickets for games 4 and 5. He's going to be so surprised!
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| Recovering... |
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Recovering after a long birthday party for David. It was his 40th on Saturday. He seemed to have great fun. Sometimes I marvel at the fact that he’s stayed with me for so long. I’m not an easy person to live with, God knows.
**Stops. Thinks for a moment.**
That was an understatement!
His life changed so much when we got together. He wasn’t even out yet. He got “outted” as my boyfriend. I remember how afraid I was that it would all be too much for him and I would lose this gorgeous Canadian. He has learned to cope well. I can be just furious and ready to storm out of an interview, or photo shoot, or a venue, ranting like an idiot, and David will be positively serene in the corner.
When I met him, I had been spoiled and famous for a long time. I was also trying to kick decades long addictions to… **Counts on his fingers. Gets frustrated. Gives up.** Use your imagination. David taught me what it’s like to enjoy being alone or just being with one person and not ten in a room.
**Stops. Glances in mirror. Grimaces.** I’m getting so old! I need botox! I need Valium!….
But all I really need is David.
And maybe a little botox….
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| The Bitch is Back |
[17 Oct 2002|08:46am] |
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Hello everyone, I'm back, new and (hopefully) improved. Don't have time to chat live, but I will post often and answer all comments. All divas are, by nature, moody and unpredictable. I readily admit I am a bit of both, especially if the Hornets lose.... or the Braves.... or the soundcheck doesn't go right... or if David is having a moment...or ir boa doesn't hang right... **smiles slightly and pushes up his glasses** you get the picture.
I must go for now. I'm notoriously slow in matters other than work and I can hear David sighing loudly in the foyer.
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