Elton JohnBernie, I never told you how much I need you.
Bernie TaupinNo, no. I love you, man. Always have, always will.
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Bernie TaupinDon't you want to just go out there and sing without this ridiculous paraphernalia? You know, just... be yourself, Reg.
Elton JohnWhy the fuck would I want that, Bernie? You wouldn't say this shit to me if you were a real friend. People don't pay to see Reginald Dwight! They pay to see *Elton John*! Don't ever tell me how to do my fucking job!
[Elton storms off; long pause and then Elton returns]
WilsonYou've got to kill the person you were born to be in order to become the person you want to be.
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Elton JohnMy name is Elton Hercules John. And I'm an alcoholic. And a cocaine addict. And a sex addict. And a bulimic. Also a shopaholic and has problems with weed, prescription drugs and anger management.
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Bernie TaupinI love you, man. I do, but... not in that way.
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John ReidThere are moments in a rock star's life that define who he is and how people perceive him as he ascends into the heavens. You lit the blue touch paper. Now we can all see you shooting light and color into the night sky. Where there was darkness, there is now... you, Elton John. You could do anything you want. You can be anyone you want. And it's going to be a wild ride.
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Elton JohnFor my next trick... I'm gonna fucking kill myself.
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Elton John[on a payphone]I'm... a homosexual... A poofter... A fairy... A queen...
SheilaFrankly I don't care, but I'd rather you keep that sort of thing to yourself. I just hope you realize you're choosing a life of being alone forever. You'll never be loved properly.
Elton JohnNo. My problem was I believed you loved me. And you're incapable of it. I gave everything to keep something that I never even had in the first place.
FredI always thought you was an introverted extrovert.
Elton JohnBernie. I never told you how much I need you.
Bernie TaupinNo, no, no. I love you, man. Always have, always will. You write songs that millions of people love. And that's what's important. You just need to remember who you are, and be okay with it.
[Elton approaches his younger self in the center of the room and gets down on one knee. Young Reggie touches Elton's cheek]
Young ReggieWhen are you going to hug me?
[Elton embraces Young Reggie]
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Elton John[from trailer; singing]And I think it's gonna be a long, long time. Till touch down brings me round again to find, I'm not the man they think I am at home. Oh no no no, I'm a rocketman!
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Elton JohnI've got the number one album in America, again, I'm about to embark on the highest grossing tour in rock history, I'm personally responsible for 5% of all record sales on the entire planet, and I have the biggest headdress known to man, so, yeah, I think I'm OK!
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Elton JohnOh, write the fucking lyrics, Bernie. Let me deal with the rest!
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SheilaI should never have had children. Do you know how disappointing it is to be your mother?
Dick JamesBuy yourself some new clothes. Something flashy. Let them know who you are. Put on a grand fucking show... and just don't kill yourself with drugs.
John ReidDo your worst. In fact, take me to court. You signed contracts with me years ago, so I'll still be collecting my twenty percent long after you've killed yourself.
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Elton John[singing]It's sad, so sad. It's a sad, sad situation. And it's getting more and more absurd. It's sad, so sad. Why can't they talk it over? Oh, it seems to me. Sorry seems to be the hardest word.