Elton Johnis working on a memoir, U.S. publisher Henry Holt and U.K. sister company Pan Macmillan announced Thursday.

This will be the award-winning musicians first book.

Im not prone to being a nostalgic person, John said in a statement.

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Im often accused of only looking forward to my next gig or creative project.

Its come as quite a surprise how cathartic I am finding the process of writing my memoirs.

As I look back, I realize what a crazy life I have had the extreme privilege of living.

My life has been one helluva rollercoaster ride and its still lumbering on.

I hope readers will enjoy the ride too.

To publish this fabulous story in his own singular voice is thrilling.

It will arrive in 2019.