A compelling collection of quotations from musician, activist, and artist John Lennon So much has been written and said about John Lennon that it is fascinating to look again at what he said himself--about his music, art, life, politics, and more. Lennon-isms is a collection of quotations from the cofounder of The Beatles and one of the most influential and important songwriters and musicians of all time. Gathered from interviews and other primary sources, this comprehensive and nuanced selection of quotations sheds new light on this complex and hugely influential artist by presenting Lennon's most telling, interesting, and surprising thoughts unfiltered, in his own words. The result deepens our understanding of a cultural icon whose impact has only grown with each new generation. Select quotations from the book: Put your political message across with a little honey. Reality leaves a lot to the imagination. There's a great woman behind every idiot. There's no other time but the present.

I'm not interested in being hip.