“I’ve got musicals to write, films to produce,” theOscar-nominatedstar toldThe Guardianin a 2013 interview.
He continued, explaining, “None of us know how long we’ve got left.
I could go out tomorrow and have a car crash.
But it’s possible for you to take precautions if you want to have a longer life.”
Added John, “I want to grow old with my children.”
Considering he welcomed his first son when he was in 60s, fatherhood was uncharted territory for John.
Here’s the truth about Elton John’s kids, Zachary and Elijah.
They are the greatest thing in our lives."
“They’re going to have to earn their own money,” John toldExtrain a 2013 interview.
They’re spoiled enough already by living in [fame]."
Luckily, however, John was often able to take his little ones along on tour.
“They’re very portable,” the superstar joked of his young sons toExtra.
He continued, saying, “It’s lovely to take them around the world.
… Zachary has already been to Australia twice before … he’s two years old.”
According to John, he never wants his kids to be shielded from everyday, normal life.
“They’re not stuck behind the gates of a mansion,” John toldThe Guardianin a 2016 interview.
Added John, “I’ve never been a recluse, I’ve never hidden away.
I’m on the school run.”
“I don’t want to tour all the time,” the superstar told the publication.
Despite his words, John was still touring the world during a 2016 interview withThe Guardian.
“It’s on the horizon,” John promised.
I don’t want to do tours any more that take me away from my children."
Speaking with Robin Roberts in 2018, John said his decision wasn’t a difficult one to make.
“There’s no contest,” the singer toldABC News.
Added John, “I’d rather be with my children than still be playing shows.
It was a very easy decision to make.”
“[Zachary] is a very proud brother.
He loves his younger brother,” John said.
Discussing the unique personalities of both his sons, John continued, “Zachary is all boy.
Elijah is very zen compared to Zachary; Zachary was very lively.”
“They’re both sport mad,” John revealed.
They’re always outside playing and kicking a ball around."
I only saw her last Monday and I am in shock.
Thank you for everything.
I will miss you so much."
“She never liked David.
She never liked anybody.
She never asked to see the children,” John said in an interview withCBS Sunday Morning.
(viaCTV News).
At the time of this writing, neither John nor Furnish have publicly commented on their sons' paternity.
