David Furnish

One of the reasons Elton and I entered into our partnership - the first day it became legal in Britain to do so - is that we felt it was an opportunity to protect ourselves with official recognition of our relationship.

I came from a happy family with loving parents, so my associations with marriage and children were all happy, positive things that brought me comfort as a child, which I wanted in my life.

Knowing your HIV status is so important for your future health and that of your loved ones.

Out of ignorance and fear comes judgment and division.

In strictly medical terms, there's no difference between HIV and diabetes; they're not curable, but they're very, very highly treatable, and early information is power. The only thing - literally the only thing - that is different is the stigma. And we have to overcome it, because it is now the only reason people are dying.

I am for 100% equality across the board for everybody, in all walks of life.

When you're in a relationship with a very famous person, you have to make compromises.