DON'T you just love Elton John?

He's celebrated being 60 with three separate birthday parties, including a £1 million American bash for which he had flown in friends like Sir Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart and Donatella Versace.

The word "excess" means nothing to the man as he and partner David Furnish don fabulous costumes and take partying to the extreme, even arranging costly "party bags" of designer goodies for guests to take home.

Alongside his highly conspicuous spending, Elton is also a generous friend and charity benefactor.

He seems to have a healthy attitude towards money in that he works hard for it, enjoys spending it and also gives some away.

Those Lottery winners with massive wins who say they'll stay in the same house and carry on as before might learn a bit from Elton's extravagances.

My philosophy is that if money won't change your life, you can't have it.