Elton John: ‘My Biggest Regret Is Taking Drugs’ | TODAY

Elton John sits down with NBC’s Harry Smith for a candid interview ahead of the release of his new autobiography, “Me.” Watch as the music legend opens up about his rise to stardom, his relationship with his mother and his cocaine addiction. “I'm so lucky to have survived all that I've done,” he says.

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Elton John: ‘My Biggest Regret Is Taking Drugs’ | TODAY

[cheddarcheese]

I froze when Elton said his mother said "I love you but I dont like you"..My mother would say that to me all the time..As I got older and had my own kids she has since taken that back in her own way..But wow..I even sat my Son down years ago and told him "I love you..And I really like you"..And let him know there's a difference..

[terencemckennabitch]

He's a nice man, gee whiz, and so forgiving for all the crap people have given him.

[NickMartinproductions]

Such an awesome musician.

It's hard when you don't end up having a good relationship with your mom.

[kevinberger]

“I love you but I don’t like you”
Basically 72% of family relationships.

[amysanchez]

My mom says the same thing to my brother, when he asks why she doesn't visit or seem to care about him as much as me and my sister. She says "because I don't like you" which sounds harsh, but he's ruined his life with drugs and been a horrible father. Sometimes it's best for your mental health to avoid people you can't get on with, family or not.

[alexgolovchenko]

I've always loved Sir Elton John, one of the greatest melody writers and performers of the 20th century. He is the Real Deal, a genius in his own right. Well done, Sir.

[BabyLambCreations]

It's no surprise that Elton John lived a remarkable life (and still is) and has made an impact on the world, even in the midst of his own difficulties which eventually he conquered: getting help, becoming sober, changing his perspective, and finally finding love and raising his own children.

And in the words of one of his and Bernie's songs, he's still standing better than he ever did and looking like a true survivor. God bless you, Sir Elton.

[kikitam]

I thought the whole time he live in England. They actually live in Canada wow I’m surprised.

[scotts]

So they wasted two full minutes of a six-minute segment talking about how awesome it was that Harry Smith got to interview Elton John, instead of just showing two more minutes of footage from the actual interview itself. Ok...

[epie]

He's not just a masterly musical genius, but he's an absolute genuine person all the way through to his core.💓

[kamsandwich]

i have no regrets on the drugs ive ever done, i never got into a serious addiction, was just along for the ride party wise. but i do see what kind of damage it does to you. i do smoke alot of pot though.

[awakenedangel]

Nothing should ever be a regret if it helped you to grow and to wake up and become conscious. It was a lesson your soul needed. And that's how we grow and learn. That's what we are all here to do in this School of life
❤

[ChristianFcher]

I would rather have two dads that love me than have a mom and a dad who are alcoholics.

[hrsnrnd]

He and David are so robust happy and having their boys is like icing on the cake.

[dadsdo]

He is 70! But his hair is 5 years old.

[MrBeautiful]

My wife purchased the book for me and it’s very deep and moving.

[JOSEPHINE-qumi]

Got the book, it's amazing! Love you Elton xoxoxoxo

[cynthiajotim]

Sir Elton amazing and thank God that he is alive and I am glad that he is alive.

[tucker]

i really respected eltin after seeing rocketman, i was very depressed in 2017 and a guy saw me spending 1000s of dollars in the bar and offered me powder coke. and i was medicating myself over the next 19 months

[markwood]

So, now they’re congratulating themselves before the interview too?!