“Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King are great examples of fantastic nonviolents who died violently. I can never work that out. We're pacifists, but I'm not sure what it means when you're such a pacifist that you get shot. I can never understand that.”
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The Playboy interviews with John Lennon and Yōko Ono
The Playboy interviews with John Lennon and Yōko Ono is a collection of conversations between the iconic musician John Lennon and his wife, artist Yōko Ono, and the editors of Playboy magazine. The interviews delve into their personal experiences, artistic inspirations, and thoughts on various aspects of life and culture. The book offers a rare glimpse into the private lives of Lennon and Ono, providing insights into their relationship and their contributions to the music and art worlds. more
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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
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