Elton John
Elton has raised millions to help the fight against AIDs and commented that he has been humbled by the experience: “This is quite a humbling experience. I am so humbled to be counted among such august company, but I’m also tremendously inspired by their courage, their vision, their generosity, their dedication and grace under fire.”
Hugh Jackman
Hugh put on a special charity show on his 45th birthday which raised $1.85 million. He said about the idea: ”This is probably the most narcissistic way to spend your birthday. I chose my favourite songs and told stories about my life. A lot of guys would say to their wife, ‘Do you mind if I go play golf with my buddies?’ That’s how I am about the show. I love it. If there’s a song I don’t like, I cut it and bring in a new song. Everything is something I want to do. So to be here tonight, supporting this cause – and it couldn’t have been a more generous crowd if it tried – in every way it was great.”
