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I think of John every day. I do try to block it, but December 8th is not the only day I think of him.


Yoko Ono

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YOKO ONO War is over if you want it.
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Burn it.
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YOKO ONO Imagine the clouds dripping
Dig a hole in your garden to
put them in
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YOSHINORI ONO