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Some people don't listen to my music because they say that I am an artist. And some don't want to go to my gallery shows, because they say I am a musician.

Yoko Ono

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Yoko Ono
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: February 18
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I think that there is incredible prejudice about witches while there is no prejudice about wizards. Words are very important, and I'm really into destroying myths.
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When I turned 60, it didn't bother me at all.
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Give peace a chance and let's hope that one day we will all live in peace.
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Be kind once a day - even if it's just in your mind.
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