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Mother’s Day Sunday 13 May 2012
Twitter Q&A after WNYC Radio Show
Laura Granlund @intimidnation
You did an art exhibit about 10 yrs ago in Boston where a phone would ring in the gallery. Was that really you on the line?
Yes. That was. It was a recording I did for my album called FLY.
Mike Harcourt @MPHarcourt
What makes you happiest?
When Sean takes the trouble of spending Mothers’ Day with me. Well, he is with me now!
Wendy Hsu @wendyfhsu
My question for @yokoono: what is the sound of a smile?
Each person will imagine the harmonic sounds he/she loves.
ﻼ @officialKWAME
Do you think music can bring about more change in the 21st century as opposed to the 20th?
Of course! Because we need it.
Greer Riddell @greerstorm
I have exams coming up in a couple of weeks. Rather worried, any tips?
Just know to do your best. But know, also, that in the big picture of your long life, it really doesn’t matter how you do this one. You’ll be alright, either way.
Bomdigitee @Bomdigitee
Do you still collect Egyptian artifacts?
I did my collecting already.
Think @PatriciaEMiley
What empowers you to go on when you miss John’s presence?
We are still together.
marky mark wells @ScrufMcnastY
in the video imagine…were you on LSD?
No.
Mike Harcourt @MPHarcourt
What makes you happiest?
When Sean remembers his mother and comes to visit. This is Mothers’ Day. and I am very glad that he is with me. Well, I don’t know what ‘happiest’ means. I just take it one day at a time. Happy is good. But not being miserable is what is really good.
szibilla @sibyll
What is your favourite book lately & why?
I’m reading The China Study, The Hidden Reality, and The Dance of Anger. I read three books at a time because it makes it easier and you can read them faster. I will let you know why I’ve read these three when I know why.
Dan @raindogs70
Do you have a good Adam Yauch story?
That he was a super intelligent guy.
James J. Scott @JimmieJScott
Art means many things to many people but what does it mean to you personally?
Art is my love, my life.
Andy Bo @tuneryder
What does “plastic” part mean in the Plastic Ono Band?
Ask John. He named it.
Lex Gjurasic @gjurasicpark
What colour are your bed sheets and do they bring your sweet dreams?
They are mostly white and some pastel colors.
Andy Bo @tuneryder
Hi Yoko: The sky & the sun & the horizon are all very important to you – can you explain why they are so important?
Because they are beautiful, a permanence in my life, and I love them.
Friday 11 May 2012
Kevin Arrow
What did you eat for Breakfast?
Had coffee.
Pia Beate Pedersen
What is your advice if someone has lost her way and don’t know how to continue?
Just continue being lost for awhile without feeling upset about it. That’s one way of continuing!
Glenn Gallo-Cornell
What’s the best thing your kids did for you for Mother’s Day?
Mothers’ Day is this coming Sunday, isn’t it? I will know what they are up to then.
Michael Schafer
To what extent should artists consider their audience when creating art?
Art is your dialogue with the audience… just like a song is. So take it from there.
Brad Burgess
What is your memory of performing at The Living Theatre on 14th street with Cage and Cunningham at that amazing time?
We enjoyed being creative. And we were!
Toeiie Sirikant
Bonjour Yoko! Let me ask a weird question, When was the last time you cried? btw, you inspired me so much I would like to sincerely thank you to you, Much love from a weird girl in Thailand♥
About two weeks ago.
Madison Baker
Hi Yoko! The weather here has been beautiful lately and I’ve been loving it. I was wondering, what is your favorite season or part of nature? Love to you, your family and friends! Peace. 
I love every season. We are lucky to be on this planet when the seasons are so pretty.
Donald Jay Ely
Peace Yoko! Will we ever get a DVD release of your NY and LA shows of Yoko and Friends?
Probably after my birthday year. We are all so busy now.
Andrea Lynn Waddell
How do you know when you have found your true love? By the way, I love you!
I would never know.
Robert Steele
I want to thank you for taking the time for answering the questions you do. I look forward to your Q&A’s every week. Also thank you for making everyone aware of Peaceoneday.org. Bless Your Caring energy!
Thank you for your kind words. I need them, you know.
chelsea pritchard @mixedtapes
Woody Allen once said “the heart wants what it wants”. Do you agree with him and what thoughts come to mind?
For the past 79 years. I have been letting my heart rule my life. And I don’t regret one bit.
Marlena Paluch @rockpeace1
What’s Your favourite city in Europe and why?:)
I love all European cities.
Bart Connelly @DrBarteno
Dear Yoko: how can peace fight the greatest demon of all: boredom?
Well, you are a lucky person who can think about boredom when you think of a peaceful world. You will be nursing your legless body and burnt face in the days when it was not peaceful, you will never be bored.
Azhar @kurniawanAzhar
Hi yoko do you eat sushi?? If you eat it what type of sushi do you like most?
Hey, I’m a born Tokyo girl! Remember? Of course, I like all sushis, like a good Tokyo girl should
Julia @JulesMcCartney
Yoko, do you know any good jokes
I had a good one. But the minute you asked me about it, it flew away!
neil loggie @neilloggie
Have you ever been back to Gibraltar?
I keep going back to it – in my mind.
Tarquin The Creative @TarquinCreative
what’s your happy place? and how do you protect it from uncool thoughts?
I just protect it with my love.
Peace.Love.Music. @_ImHardCore_
What should i do to teach others about peace ?
Don’t. Just listen to people talking about it. They are all thinking about Peace now.
Lualmeida @Lualmeida11
Do you like brasilian music? Love you, Yoko:-)
I did a concert in Brazil with Bossa Nova band. You should find out about it! It was great!!!
Graham Paul Bridger @GrahamPBridger
Do you believe there are many universes?
Of course.
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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