Bangkok--Oct 28--Francom Asia
Airtimes: Saturday, October 30 at 10:00, 21:30
Sunday, October 31 at 00:30, 18:30, 23:00 (replays)
Monday, November 1 at 10:30 (replay)
This week, Sir Elton John appears on TALK ASIA and gives host Lorraine Hahn an in-depth personal interview ranging from the greatest influences and the toughest times in his life, including playing at Princess Diana’s funeral, as well as his childhood passion of pursuing a music career.
“I knew from an early age what I wanted to do…I would have been quite happy working in a record store - anything to do with music. There was no great master plan that I’m going to conquer the world and be a big star - that just happened accidentally.”
When asked about the greatest song that he has written, the Grammy-award singer says, “Well, if you had asked me that about five years ago, I’d have had to say ‘Your Song’ and I would probably still say that it’s the song that I’ve sang at every concert that I’ve ever done since I’ve written it.”
On a more personal note, the 57-year-old singer continues by discussing the loss of his friends, Gianni Versace and Princess Diana. “Gianni Versace taught me to that - to live life to the full, to see everything…to be a cultural sponge.” As for the lessons he learned from Princess Diana, Elton John says, “Her compassion towards people, she has a great ability to walk into a room of people and put them all at ease …whether they were famous or not.”
In the half-hour interview, Sir Elton John also reveals to CNN the darkest moments in his life, how he balances his personal and professional life, and his greatest gift to his fans around the world.
“I hope my music is a great gift and it will last…I hope I can give back and touch people, that’s all I can do.”
Log onto TALK ASIA’s website at www.CNN.com/talkasia for more details on upcoming guests.
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