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These critics with the illusions they've created about artists — it's like idol worship.

— John Lennon Rolling Stone interview (1980)

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I don't mind people putting us down, because if everybody really liked us, it would be a bore.

The Beatles Anthology (2000)

Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.

Don't believe that jazz about there's nothing you can do, "turn on and drop out, man" — because you've got to turn on and drop in, or they're going to drop all over you.

The Beatles Anthology (2000)

If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace.

We must always remember to thank the CIA and the Army for LSD, by the way.

The Beatles Anthology (2000)

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