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Best 'Rocketman' Quotes

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Vote for the best Rocketman quotes. The film serves up funny one-liners and memorable dramatic exchanges that reveal the characters. Great music is also a key part of the movie, a biopic about music legend Elton John. Taron Egerton stars as the singer, with Jamie Bell as longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin. Directed by Dexter Fletcher, Rocketman chronicles John's life, from his unhappy childhood with his unloving father and stern mother (Bryce Dallas Howard) to his rise to global fame. The movie covers most of the notable events from his life, including his battle with addiction, his abusive relationship with manager John Reid, and his brief marriage to Renate Blauel. Elton John's iconic costumes also get ample screen time. With a Rotten Tomatoes score in the 90s, Rocketman earns rave reviews, praised for Egerton's performance and imaginative musical numbers. Critics agree it's a first-class depiction of Elton John's life and career, full of style and quotable lines. Choose your favorite Rocketman quotes from the list below.

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    The Person You Want To Be

    Wilson: You must kill the person you were meant to be to become the person you desire.You must kill the person you were born to be to become the person you want to be.

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  • 2
    I'm Gay

    Twelve-Step Group Leader:Did being married make you happy?

    Elton John:Of course not. I'm gay.

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  • 3
    Be Okay

    Bernie Taupin: You must remember who you are. Be okay with it.

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    Always Will

    Elton John:I never thanked you, Bernie.

    Bernie Taupin:No. I love you, man. Always have, always will.

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    They Pay To See Elton John!

    Bernie Taupin:Don't you want to just sing without this ridiculous paraphernalia?

    Elton John:People do not pay to see Reg Dwight! They pay to see ELTON JOHN!

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    Songs People Love

    Bernie Taupin:The pain, the joy, and the sorrow—you turn it into songs that people love.

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    My Next Trick

    Elton John:For my next trick, I'm going to kill myself. (Falls into swimming pool)

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    A Wild Ride

    John Reid:Moments in a rock star's life define who he is. Darkness brings you now; it will be a wild ride.

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    🔥 55 up · 7 down▲ 5 above editor
  • 9
    Sorry

    Elton John (following an ego-driven temper tantrum): I'm sorry.

    Bernie Taupin:I know.

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    Fingers

    Elton John (on putting music to Bernie Taupin's lyrics):My fingers could not work fast enough to keep up with my brain.

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    Not Like That

    Bernie Taupin:I love you, man. I really do. Just not like that.

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    That's My Name

    Elton John (as Reggie Dwight):I was thinking of changing my name to Elton.

    Other Elton: That's my name.

    Elton John:I know.

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    Reggie Dwight

    Elton John:I haven't been Reggie Dwight in a long time.

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    More Ordinary

    Elton John:Maybe I should have tried to be more ordinary.

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    Who You Are

    Dick James:Let 'em know who you are. Just don't kill yourself with drugs.

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    Elton's Shoes

    Bernie Taupin (observing Elton's massive-heeled shoes): Can you even play the piano in those?Can you even play the piano in those?

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    Write The Songs

    Elton John:Oh, just write the f*cking songs, Bernie. Let me handle the rest!

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  • 18
    Something Flashy

    Dick James: It's time to do something bold. Buy yourself something flashy.

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  • 19
    Shy Little Boy

    Mrs. Anderson: What a shy little boy you were! Look at you now.

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  • 20
    Twenty Percent

    John Reid:I'll still be collecting my twenty percent long after you've killed yourself.

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  • 21
    Royal Academy Of Music

    Sheila Eileen: The Royal Academy of Music? (chuckles) It has a nice ring to it.

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    🔥 19 up · 9 down
  • 22
    Sleeping Arrangements

    John Reid: If our sleeping arrangements get out, all of this is gone.

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    Alone

    Sheila Eileen:I just hope you realize you're choosing a life of being alone forever.

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    To Be Your Mother

    Sheila Eileen:Do you know how disappointing it is to be your mother?

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    Hands Off

    Stanley Dwight (to young Elton, who is practicing his piano fingering at the dinner table):Hands off the table! Stop making that noise!

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    🔥 8 up · 22 down

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