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Elton John books special room for his spectacles

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Mar 07, 2013 11:48 PM IST

Singer Elton John has asked for an extra hotel room for his glasses ahead of a concert in Brazil.

Elton John books special room for his spectacles
London: Singer Elton John has asked for an extra hotel room for his glasses ahead of a concert in Brazil. The ‘Rocket Man’ hitmaker booked the added accommodation at the five star Ouro Minas for his legendary glasses, reported Sun online. “Elton John asked for an extra room in the hotel for some of his collection of glasses because he needs a temperature of 16C to preserve the accessories,” a spokesperson for the show said. The 65-year-old star also requested large vases of red and white roses, four bottles of cranberry juice, a pint of fresh skimmed milk and two bottles of good quality Pinot Grigio wine. ANI

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