 And what's crazier is the shop owner didn't recognize him. That might be the most shocking part of this story. A French man whose job is shoes not knowing Elton John. When he asked him what he does for a living, Elton John said, I'm Elton John. Again, this took place in Nice, if you want more details. Just be aware that it will look like you googled Elton John shoe store pee bottle. Nice. Nice.