I grew up at my grandmother's house, and she had a beautiful garden. I used to hate mowing the lawn and weedin... — Elton John

I grew up at my grandmother's house, and she had a beautiful garden. I used to hate mowing the lawn and weeding, which is what you do when you're a kid. I loathe gardening, but I love gardens, and I have two beautiful gardens.

Author: Elton John

Insight: You can despise the daily grind of something yet still crave its end result—like hating the gym but wanting the fitness. Elton John's admission reveals a truth we rarely say out loud: loving what you have doesn't require loving the work that built it.

Source: Me, p. 15, 2019

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I grew up at my grandmother's house, and she had a beautiful garden. I used to hate mowing the lawn and weeding, which is what you do when you're a kid. I loathe gardening, but I love gardens, and I have two beautiful gardens.

Elton JohnMe, p. 15, 2019

Insight

You can despise the daily grind of something yet still crave its end result—like hating the gym but wanting the fitness. Elton John's admission reveals a truth we rarely say out loud: loving what you have doesn't require loving the work that built it.

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Elton John

Elton John is a British singer, songwriter, and pianist, born on March 25, 1947. He is known for his flamboyant stage presence and a prolific career spanning several decades, during which he has produced numerous hits, including "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer." John is also recognized for his contributions to music philanthropy and his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.

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