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“I really feel that artists or musicians are controversial people. Controversy is part of the nature of art and creativity. If people are not doing that, they're not artists - they're artisans.”

Quote by Yoko Ono

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Yoko Ono, born on February 18, 1933, is a Japanese-born American artist, musician, and peace activist. She is known for her unique artistic style and contributions to music, visual art, and performance art. more

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