how long's this gonna take
That's really up to you
Alright, I know how this goes
My name is Elton Hercules John and I am an alcoholic
and a cocaine addict
and a sex addict
and a bulimic, also a shopaholic who has problems with weed
prescription drugs and anger management
why are you here now?
well my dealer was out of town i thought this seemed like a good alternative
i’m here because i want to get better
What were you like as a child, Elton?
....as a child?
REGGIE!! You're late!! I've had to throw your dinner in the bin, get inside!
Is he back?
What am I, thin air? I wouldn't get your hopes up, he's very unreliable and very selfish
will you send him up if I'm already in bed?
Reggie, move! I have to get this done before I go out.
bloody hell Shelia, maybe we should get him some lessons!
love to! get him out from under my feet
Go on, play it again
I wanna play it for dad
Managed to drag yourself home then?
Hello Stanley!
How are you, Ivy?
Like you care. Come on, you're letting in a draft! How long are you back?
I got a couple of weeks leave
Reggie's not long gont to bed.
Go on! Pop up, say hello!
I'll see him tomorrow. Any dinner left? Or have you fed it all to that boy?
My dad was passionate about family and music. He talked for hours about jazz... He was always hugging me... I was very lucky! I was actually a very happy child.
Dad, is it true you play piano? I'm saving to get lessons
if you want to sit in here, you'll have to be quiet. I'm listening to my music
I like this one, dad!
Never touch my collection without asking.
When are you going to hug me?
Don't be soft.
What are you still doing up?
Learning.
Turn off the light.. go to sleep.
Crumbs, that was energetic! Play another one!
The moonlight sonata, Reggie!
Mum..! My piano teacher thinks I'm good enough for a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music
The royal academy of music? Has a nice ring to it! royal.
Scissors.
What'd'ya think?
Uh- the red one's good! ...it's only on Saturdays.
I’ve things to do on the weekend. Can’t just drop everything.
I'll take ya!
Where are you off to?
Dunno! Haven't decided yet. But whatever it is, you're not invited.
Reggie's piano teacher thinks he's good enough for a scholarship!
Really? You think he's got that kind of talent?
'course he has. But you'd know that if you took the slightest bit of interest in me or this family.
Stop looking at that, you’re not a girl
Can we go home?