Elton changes tune over Bush

This Is London ^ | Dec 6, 2004 | Alexa Baracaia

[Tumbleweed_Connection]

Sir Elton John is famed for his outbursts and diva-ish tantrums. So when he was invited to a presidential reception, hosted by George W Bush, the organisers must have been praying the Rocket Man would not explode.

Two weeks ago Sir Elton hit out at the US president, saying he was "the worst thing that has ever happened to America".

"I just wanna scream," he said. "It's a nightmare. These idiots think they can get away with anything ... it enrages me that people can just smirk their way through it."

But the 57-year-old entertainer managed to keep his cool when he met Mr Bush in person. Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that the party had been organised in his honour.

Sir Elton was one of six entertainment legends to be honoured for their lifetime's contribution to American culture at the 27th Annual Kennedy Center Awards.

Actor Warren Beatty, Australian soprano Dame Joan Sutherland, Star Wars and Jaws composer and conductor John Williams, and husband-andwife actors, writers and producers Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee were also honoured.

The award "is about the icing on the cake", said Sir Elton, who has sold more than 60 million albums in his 30-year career. "It's incredible for someone who's British to be given such an accolade from America."

[dfwgator]

I figured from the headline that he decided to go "straight."

[Red Badger]

Madman Across the Water......Redeux.....

[chiller]

If Elton had popped off, I would have welcomed it and I don't think W would cared either....just a reminder of the uncivility of the left. Let's give them even more opportunities...there's an election just 23 months away.

Any connection in your screen name TC, to Elton John?

[KJacob]

I heard Robert Downey Jr was the only one to make a bad political statement.

[Yossarian]

Sir Elton was one of six entertainment legends to be honoured for their lifetime's contribution to American culture at the 27th Annual Kennedy Center Awards.

?!?!?!

[The G Man]

I heard his quotes this morning. He was extremely complimentary of Bush and remarked he was very impressed by him. (I think he may have a schoolgirl crush)

[ServesURight]

WHY WOULD BUSH GIVE THIS TWIT THE TIME OF DAY?

[basil]

I think it's written somewhere that we should "Love Thine Enemies"

[EagleUSA]

Oh, Elton is just having another bad day with menopause. His hemmorhoids are probably giving him a bad time....

[JWinNC]

"...for their lifetime's contribution to American culture..."

I'm wondering what IS their contribution to American culture?

JWinNC

[doug from upland]

Dubya always is the adult, always is the gracious one. The others make fools and jackasses out of themselves, and he outclasses them every time.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

The two-faced, lying, smarmy fa**ot doesn't even have the courage of his convictions.

GWB showed him up as the fool he is. Show him a shiny bauble with his name on it and he falls right in line.

There's a good by Reg. Sit up. Beg for your kibble now.

[Centurion2000]

If Elton had popped off, I would have welcomed it and I don't think W would cared either.... He just would have popped him in the face right back.

[Cultural Jihad]

I'm wondering what IS their contribution to American culture?

Besides AIDS and abortion?

[RandallFlagg]

Ugh! There went my day....

[proxy_user]

Unlike the Democrats, he is prepared to cut those who disagree with him some slack, and try to turn them around.

This makes him more effective as a president, although some may perceive this as wavering and timidity.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Too much class to hit a queen.

[clintonh8r]

Exactly. I wish I had even half of the class, patience and maturity of President Bush.