I don’t take fame seriously, says Elton

Elton John takes a light-hearted approach to his celebrity status - and has confessed to doing some "hideous things" during his career.

The 'Rocket Man' singer insists his relaxed attitude towards past antics helps him to avoid getting caught up with the destructive side of fame.

"I've taken work seriously - the artistic side - but I've never really taken fame seriously," he said.

"Otherwise I wouldn't be able to look back and laugh at some of the hideous things I've done!"