<p class="first">Sir Cliff Richard has spoken for the first time about his friendship with a former Roman Catholic priest he shares his home with.</p><div id="an_lrec_ad"><div style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,arial,sans-serif; text-align: center">(Advertisement) </div></div> The singer and well-known Christian describes Father John McElynn as his "companion" in his new autobiography.</p> Sir Cliff, 67, also says he is sick of speculation about his sexuality and thinks the Church should approve same sex marriages.</p> The star reveals how he met US former missionary McElynn seven years ago while on a trip to New York.</p> He writes: "He hadn't had any thought at the beginning of giving up the priesthood, but when it became clear he was thinking of the possibility, I suggested he might help me with some charitable projects.</p> "That was seven years ago and our arrangement has worked out really well. John now spends most of his time looking after my properties, which means I don't have to.</p> "John and I have over time struck up a close friendship. He has also become a companion, which is great because I don't like living alone, even now.</p> "People often make the mistake of thinking that only marriage equals happiness. I may suddenly meet someone and feel differently, but right now I am not sure marriage would enhance my happiness."</p> He writes: "As for my sexuality I am sick to death of the media's speculation about it.</p> "What business is it of anyone else's what any of us are as individuals? I don't think my fans would care either way."</p>
