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Friday 18 May 2012
Jim Peck
I’m curious what you do if you fall into an artistic rut… you must know what I mean… how do you lift yourself back out?
I haven’t been there yet.
Jack Gold-Molina
You do such an incredible job of incorporating avant-garde with pop music. What do you suggest for those of us who strive to do the same?
I’m just a hybrid of many things. So the combo of them comes out naturally, without me trying too hard. We are all hybrid now. So don’t strive. Just bring what is in you.
John Wynne
Why won’t the Peace Movement admit that Muslims did not do 911?
The old story of proving something that was done is easier than something that was not done.
Ruth Turner
Do we exist outside of our minds?
Yes. remember our bodies? Our mind controls most of it, but probably not all of it.
Ruth Turner
What defines true beauty?
What you see as beauty.
Martyn Rowe
What does Liverpool mean to you?
A lovely city which had a lot to do with creating a genius called John. Of course, you have to give credit to Julia and Fred too. They probably did something to trigger John’s mind.
Glenn Gallo-Cornell
You said last week that you didn’t know what your kids would do for Mother”s Day. What did they do for you?
Both my son and my daughter made me happy.
Hannah Piasecki
What song of yours was the most interesting or fun to write and record? =)
All of them I get high every time I create a song – and dance!
Elizabeth Rexford
Yoko, do you do any kind of exercise? Love.
Life.
Karen Orsi
Why does my life just seem to get harder and harder?
You may be dead tomorrow, regardless of what age you are now. So enjoy every minute you have, whatever you seem to you that you have.
Shalee Rae Moschetti
Do you believe that the human race even has the capacity to accept world peace. or do we need death and destruction to function, and to teach us to apreciate what we have?
Death seems to come to us all at this point… and destroy everything we created for ourselves. I think that’s enough destruction.
Olga Mesa
Are you doing something special during the solar eclipse this Sunday?
i didn’t know that there is a solar Eclipse this Sunday. I’ll take note of it. Thank you.
Jack Gold-Molina @JackGoldMolina
What do you suggest for those of us who strive to incorporate avant-garde with pop music?
Let your instinct takes you there, not your logical brain.
bianca @biancadactle
what inspired you to do your art installation where you sat on a stage and people slowly started cutting at your dress?
I thought it was a great idea. Didn’t think of various implications I know now that it had and has.
Maria KPM @kathrina429
Are you going somewhere on Sunday to look at the sky and watch the “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse?
I prefer to stay at home and imagine.
Элина @rigby909
Why did you choose Iceland for the Imagine Peace Tower?
Because the opportunity came to me, and I thought it was a good idea.
Aida Zarifian @aida_zarifian
i wanna make the change in the world,believe me, is this the world we created? let’s heal the world, help me please???
You and I are part of the vast group of people of the world who are trying to heal ouir planet. Together, we will make it.
Jeannette @Jeannette_sites
Do you have any fond memories of the late Maureen Starkey (Ringo’s ex wife) to share?
She was a very intelligent woman and a wise and loving mother for her kids.
Julia @JulesMcCartney
Who is your favorite poet?
John, me and Sean. I hope you don’t mind me quoting the ones very near to me 
Julia @JulesMcCartney
What are most of your dreams about?
Inspiration.
ぴご Masamune @pygoscelisp
hallo Yoko! What do you do if you’re feeling depressed?
I try to go back to life.
Zengarden @arancorca
I’m looking for something new and fabulous to listen to. Is there anything you would recommend?
Go buy BETWEEN MY HEAD AND THE SKY by yours truly. – Come on, somebody must buy it! If you listen to it, it’s even better…
regina juliene borja @reginajulieneb
Hi Yoko do you watch television series? If yes, what TV series do you watch?
I don’t.
Wendy Hsu @wendyfhsu
My question for : what is the sound of a smile?
What rings in your head when you see a smile.
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yoko what does it mean ” I’m in phase 9 now”,( your response to fact you don’t cook but put energy else where) what is is significant about the # 9? Does John’s Revolution #9 share a meaning?
with a handshake in thought.
Lynn Gallen
YOKO, THIS MAN Jacque Fresco’s, HAS DEDICATIED HIS WHOLE LIFE TO A NEW WORLD FOR US TO LIVE IN PEACE, BUT NO ONE IN THE USA WILL LISTEN OR LOOK AT HIS ART AND DREAMS CAUSE OF HIS EDUCATION.” IMAGINE” IS WHAT HE IS ALL ABOUT AND HOPEFULLY WITH YOUR HELP SOMEONE WILL LISTEN TO HIS WONDERFUL AND AMAZING IDEAS! PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK OVER HIS WEBSITE AND YOU WILL SEE WHY I FEEL THIS MAN JUST WANTS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, JUST AS YOU AND I DO. I LOVE YOU FOR LOVING ALL OF US, AND I AM GRATEFUL FOR ALL THAT YOU AND JOHN DO TO SEARCH FOR PEACE FOR ALL OF US!
Thank you so much for answering my question Yoko
Joseph Martin john is a light that will never go out for all you need is love will continue to feed this light
he was a poet, songwriter, composer, a father, a champion for peace but most of all he was just a man. unlike paul m. he could feel and write a…bout pain and longing and reach the depths of dispair and somehow it was beautiful Help i need somebody, so i sing a song of love for julia, mother you had me but i never had you, women you understand the little child inside a man, i was dreaming in the past and my heart was beating fast, if you want money for people with minds that hate all i can tell you brother you’ll have to wait, war is over if you want it, no need for greed or hungar a brotherhood of man,but most of all IN MY LIFE I LOVE YOU MORE
happy birthday john you are loved and i and millions more will miss you
Yoko, your message is beautiful and we still believe in Peace.
Here in South America we fight everyday for our beliefs, our ideals, our peace motives and for the beauty of life.
Sometimes is very hard to swim against the currents, against over consumption, against the media, against the powerful and their money.
But when i saw you and your willpower to keep screaming for peace and love for everyone, i feel alive now and i’ll keep yelling and working to build a better world for us all.
Thank you Yoko. Mata ne!
Felipe Nadeau.
i need your help!…i’m in a big emotional crisis and i don’t think i’m handling too well….
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Hello Yoko, thank you for being available. I was at MoMA this past weekend…I screamed and made a wish. Thanks for bringing me full circle…and thank you for your he(art). I will be thinking of you and John tomorrow. Xo jen
Hi Jen! It’s nice that you participated in the scream piece and screamed. Your scream joined all the other screams of that piece performed in MOMA, and is sending out a strong vibration and making a strong statement to the world. love, yoko
Many years ago in NY you and John did a TV show on channel 13 which I attended. I have never heard anything relating to this show. Could you please let me know why.
Love and God Bless
That show still exists as a video and is played once in awhile by the TV station.
My next cd with my poems / music will be dedicated to you and John. This because of the good vibes you’re givin’ to the world. More than thanks, and with lovin’ greetings from The Netherlands,
Jos Witteman
Once again thank you very much for taking the time to answer the questions your much appreciated n loved..cheers, thanks.
Live forever
HI Yoko,
I am doing a write up on Cut Piece. I was wondering what is a message or representation you were trying to say with this piece?
Thanks,
Kallie
There are many layers of statements in that piece. It is not just one. yoko
Thank you for the answers that you shared to me especially about questions related when you were expecting a baby with John.. One of my favorites is you are craving meat and cabbage and about morning sickness.. hope if you don’t mind I could post some questions that was bugging in my head. it is all about Sean when he was not yet born (I mean inside your womb)… again thank you…
Love your response to my query, thank you so much for your work. You’re absolutely right about love.
Yoko, God bless you, love nessus
Yoko, one day I drove through Florida and felt incredibly sad, for no apparent reason, later, I found out Nam June Paik had died, how did you feel on that day? do you remember?
Yes. I felt sad. He was a good friend. yoko
Love your work Yoko !!!
Yoko, do you believe in “an eye for an eye”? those who kill should be killed in return or anything like that?
No. Watch this.
Thank you Yoko for taking the time to answer these questions. Your ideas inspire me.
-Jay