Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono
Yoko Onois a Japanese multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist who is also known for her work in performance art, music, and filmmaking. She is the widow and second wife of singer-songwriter John Lennon...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActivist
Date of Birth18 February 1933
CityTokyo, Japan
CountryUnited States of America
dollars needs billions
Money is not everything. We don't need billions and trillions of dollars.
creating giving people
I want to incite people to loosen their oppression by giving them something to work with, to build on. They shouldn't be frightened of creating themselves - that's why I make things very open, with things for people to do.
mother giving guidance
Mothers are not supposed to give guidance.
father independent bankers
My father was a banker, but he was an independent spirit. He was a very good pianist and very much into music.
heart different alive
My heart is mysteriously alive in the world of sounds - a totally different dimension from the daily life.
want limits different
I just like to explore all sorts of different forms - no, 'explore' is not even the word - enjoy. You don't want to limit yourself to a particular form.
responsibility people likes
The Establishment likes people who take no responsibility and cannot respect themselves.
girl thinking way
If I was a Jewish girl in Hitler's day, I would become his girlfriend. After ten days in bed, he would come to my way of thinking.
thinking earth infinity
Think of the Earth as a turning point in eternity. Think of the Earth as a meeting point in infinity.
beautiful dream hug
Dance in your dream. Go out into the street and hug everyone you meet. Tell them how beautiful they are. Dance together.
beautiful worry boring
What a beautiful future it will be! Don't worry about life being boring. It will never be.
mirrors giving looks
Be kind to yourself this evening. Buy something for yourself. Treat yourself to a meal. Look in the mirror and give yourself a smile
artist fans lennon
Most of the fans of John Lennon and maybe John and Yoko are younger than me.
different sitting shapes
Next time you meet a 'foreigner', remember it's only like a window with a different shape to it and the person who's sitting inside is you.