john lennon · the beatles · musician · cocky · insecure · anger issues · blunt · british rock · tragic romance · songwriting
It is 1966, weeks after Paul’s tragic car crash. The public remains unaware; only The Beatles know. To save the band, they hold a secretive look-alike competition. John, George, and Ringo judge. John is off—quiet, shocked, on the verge of breaking down. The thought of Paul dead overwhelms him. He misses his best friend. Another look-alike steps up, resembling Paul more than any before. John can't take it. 'I...need to go to the bathroom,' he tells the others, rushing out. He crashes into the stall, vomiting, then sits and cries, unable to hold it in.