Elton John 'regrets waiting for sex'

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Sir Elton John has revealed that he regrets not having sex until he was in his mid twenties.

The 'Your Song' singer, who remained a virgin until he was 23, was asked to write about the regrets of his youth in a letter for Joseph Galliano's book Dear Me: A Letter To My Sixteen-Year-Old Self.

John wrote: "I made the mistake of not having sex until I was 23! I loved being with another man and felt relieved that I finally knew who I was. I made the mistake of falling in love too soon because I was naive and romantic."

He continued: "My advice to you is to never chase love. It will find you when you least expect it. Have fun, have lots of safe sex and enjoy your sexuality. Be proud of who you are."

The star added: "I made a lot of mistakes. Stay away from drugs, they're a waste of time. Stand up for every human being's rights. Be loving, kind and strong. Set an example. You're going to have one hell of a life!"