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There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance.

John Lennon

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John Lennon
Age: 40 †
Born: 1940
Born: October 9
Died: 1980
Died: December 8
Actor
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Guitarist
Musician
Painter
Peace Activist
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City of Liverpool
John Winston Ono Lennon
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Lennon John
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