Surrealism had a great effect on me because then I realised that the imagery in my mind wasn't insanity. Surrealism to me is reality.
John LennonAbout author
- Author's profession: Musician
- Nationality: english
- Born: October 9, 1940
- Died: December 8, 1980
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