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Elton John is an English singer, pianist, and composer, celebrated for his flamboyant style and powerful performances. His career spans several decades with numerous hit songs and collaborations. He has influenced generations of musicians and is renowned for his advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights and philanthropy. Here are 173 of his quotes:

There just aren't many people in the world with balls that big and talent that awesome. (Elton John)
Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band. Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man. Ballerina, you must have seen her dancing in the sand. And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand. View quote
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While Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters, Sons of bankers, sons of lawyers Turn around and say good morning to the night. For unless they see the sky, But they can't and that is why They know not if it's dark outside or light. View quote
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It's a natural achievement, Conquering my homework With her image pounding in my brain. She's an inspiration For my graduation, And she helps to keep the classroom sane. View quote
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So goodbye yellow brick road, Where the dogs of society howl. You can't plant me in your penthouse, I'm going back to my plough. View quote
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Don't give us none of your aggravation, We had it with your discipline. Saturday night's alright for fighting, Get a little action in. View quote
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And someone saved my life tonight, sugar bear. You almost had your hooks in me, didn't you dear? You nearly had me roped and tied, Altar-bound, hypnotized. Sweet freedom whispered in my ear, You're a butterfly. And butterflies are free to fly, Fly away, high away, bye bye. View quote
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And he said grow some funk of your own amigo, Grow some funk of your own. We no like to with the gringo fight, But there might be a death in Mexico tonight If you can't grow some funk of your own amigo. View quote
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And you can cage the songbird, But you can't make her sing. And you can trap the free bird, But you'll have to clip her wings. `Cause she'll soar like a hawk when she flies, But she'll dive like an eagle when she dies. View quote
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Don't wish it away, Don't look at it like it's forever. Between you and me I could honestly say That things can only get better.And while I'm away, Dust out the demons inside. And it won't be long before you and me run To the place in our hearts where we hide. View quote
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And it's no sacrifice, Just a simple word. It's two hearts living In two separate worlds. But it's no sacrifice. No sacrifice. It's no sacrifice at all. (Elton John)
"I think religion has always tried to turn hatred towards gay people. From my point of view, I would ban religion completely. Religion promotes the hatred and spite against gays. But there are so many people I know who are gay and love their religion. Organized religion doesn't seem to work. It turns people into really hateful lemmings and it's not really compassionate. View quote
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They're not "normal" songs. None of her songs have been "normal." She's just who she is, she's unique. She's - a mystery. She's the most beautiful mystery. View quote
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You could never know what it's like Your blood like winter freezes just like ice And there's a cold lonely light that shines from you You'll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use. View quote
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Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours. View quote
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There's a time for everyone, If they only learn, that the twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn. View quote
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I think people should be free to engage in any sexual practices they choose; they should draw the line at goats though. View quote
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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. View quote
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Don't be afraid to let her into your heart and when your down, don't try to carry the whole world on your shoulders. View quote
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Fame attracts lunatics. View quote
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I was more ashamed that I couldn't work the washing machine than the fact that I was taking drugs. (Elton John)
There is nothing wrong with going to bed with someone of your own sex. People should be very free with sex, they should draw the line at goats. View quote
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As a child, as a teenager, I was kind of not allowed to wear fashionable clothes. View quote
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I never thought of myself as being handsome or good-looking or whatever. View quote
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Everything I thought I'd hate about having children - the crying, the screaming - nothing fazes me. I love it all and it's relaxed me. View quote
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Occupation: English Singer
Born: March 25, 1947
Quotes count: 173
Wikipedia: Elton John

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