The Rocket Man is writing a memoir.
Sir Elton John is writing his first official autobiography, slated for release in 2019, according to a press release.
The Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe and Tony award-winner will be co-writing the book with writer and music critic Alex Petridis. The work will be “a no-holds-barred account of Elton’s life and work.”
Hold us closer tiny dancer!!!
Of the upcoming memoir, John said:
“I’m not prone to being a nostalgic person. I’m often accused of only looking forward to my next gig or creative project. It’s come as quite a surprise how cathartic I am finding the process of writing my memoirs. As I look back, I realizw what a crazy life I have had the extreme privilege of living. I have grown up in a period of extraordinary change in our world – and have had the joyful honor of rubbing shoulders and working with so many of the people at the heart of these changes. My life has been one helluva rollercoaster ride and it’s still lumbering on. I hope readers will enjoy the ride too.”
Henry Holt & Company, a division of Macmillan, won the rights to the book over two other publishers, according to The New York Times.
We hope you don’t mind, Elton, but we’re so excited we can’t even put it down in words.
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