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“I don't mind people putting us down, because if everybody really liked us, it would be a bore. You've got to have people putting you down. It doesn't give any edge to it if everybody just falls flat on their face saying, "You're great." We enjoy some of the criticisms as well, they're quite funny; some of the clever criticisms, not the ones that don't know anything, but some of the clever ones are quite fun.”

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John Lennon

John Lennon, born on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, England, and died on December 8, 1980. He was a founding member of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his unique musical talent and his advocacy for peace and anti-war ideas. more

“From our earliest days in Liverpool, George and I on the one hand and Paul on the other had different musical tastes. Paul preferred 'pop type' music and we preferred what is now called 'underground'. This may have led to arguments, particularly between Paul and George, but the contrast in tastes, I'm sure, did more good than harm, musically speaking, and contributed to our success.”

May Different Hands Music Type Taste Music Is Argument Musical Pops Harm Contrast Liverpool Musical Taste

Author:John Lennon

“The thing is, in America, it just seemed ridiculous - I mean, the idea of having a hit record over there, ... It was just something you could never do.”

Mean Ideas America Music Records Music Is Ridiculous

Author:John Lennon

“The world went mad and used us as an excuse.”

World Used Music Music Is Mad Excuse

Author:John Lennon

“It was my Fat Elvis period. I was eating and drinking like a pig. I was depressed and I was crying out for help. It's real. And I meant it.”

Real Helping Music Cry Periods Eating Music Is Drinking Fats Pigs Eating And Drinking

Author:John Lennon