Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. . . . I am liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That's what's insane about it.

John Lennon

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John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English singer-songwriter, musician and political activist. After a troubled childhood, he gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the...

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