Gay UK music legend Sir Elton John says he's keen to adopt a baby with his long-term partner David Furnish - and they have one picked out. Family time: Sir Elton and Lev. Pic: AP The couple want to provide a loving home for 14-month-old Ukrainian boy called 'Lev' who they met during an orphanage tour there recently. "David always wanted to adopt a child and I always said 'no' because I am 62 and I think because of the traveling I do and the life I have, maybe it wouldn't be fair for the child," Sir Elton told the AP. "But having seen Lev today, I would love to adopt him. I don't know how we do that but he has stolen my heart. And he has stolen David's heart and it would be wonderful if we can have a home. I've changed my mind today." Unlike in New Zealand, British same-sex couples are able to adopt children together. Sir Elton may face other legal hurdles however - England and the Ukraine currently have no formal protocol for adoptions.
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First published: Monday, 14th September 2009 - 10:40am