New Episode: John Lennon and Yoko Ono

Interviews by Howard Smith in 1969-71 ~ John Lennon and Yoko Ono talk about love, marriage, being close and the beauty of watching TV

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Kurt Cobain on Identity

I even thought that I was gay. I thought that might be the solution to my problem.

Johnny Cash on The Gospel

I just hope and pray I can die with my boots on.

Janis Joplin on Rejection

It really hurts if someone doesn’t like me. It’s silly.

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