Did I ever tell you that this here jacket represents a symbol of my individuality?

In brief, I’m 66 years old. I’m a lifelong Beatles fan. I’m son of a Coldstream Guardsman. Page 82 of The MOJO Collectors’ Series Beatles Omnibus shows a photo of John Lennon (seated) and Victor Spinetti (standing). Victor Spinetti is NOT wearing Coldstream regalia as stated, please check your facts. That is a Scots Guards uniform; buttons in sets of three and thistle on collar. Coldstream Guards tunics have buttons in pairs and show a garter star on the collar badge. I hate to be petty, but you’ll be saying next that John Lennon was famous for wearing rings…

Geoff Parkes, via e-mail