SIR Elton John has been so pampered throughout his adult life he once didn't know how to work a washing machine. The veteran pop star was 43-years-old when he realised he couldn't perform ordinary tasks. The Your Song hitmaker, 60, says, "I was ashamed to ask someone how to work a washing machine. "I couldn't do anything for myself." But after meeting long term partner David Furnish he realised he had to change. He adds, "David was a grown up and I wanted to be in this relationship. I would have to be grown up and realise that there are two people in this relationship, not just Elton."