John Lennon Quotes


It took me quite a long time to realise that my maleness was cutting off certain areas for Yoko [Ono]. She's a red hot liberationistand was quick to show me where I was going wrong, even though it seemed to me that I was just acting naturally. That's why I'm always interested to know how people who claim to be radical treat women.


Citations

Ali, Tariq, and Robin Blackburn. "John Lennon / Yoko Ono: Interview." The Red Mole, vol. 2, no. 4, 1971.

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He had subsequently changed his mind and when Secretary of the Navy he opened many operational billets to women. And he publicly stated that he was comfortable with women leading men in combat.


John Lennon
John Lennon
  • Born: October 9, 1940
  • Died: December 8, 1980
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Musician

John Winston Ono Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who achieved worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history. In 1969, he started the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, Yoko Ono. After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, Lennon continued his career as a solo artist and as Ono's collaborator.