"Without Jimmy (James) Dean the Beatles would..." - Quote by John Lennon
Without Jimmy (James) Dean the Beatles would never have existed.
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“I mean we [The Beatles] had to go through humiliation upon humiliation with the middle classes and showbiz and Lord Mayors and all that. They were so condescending and stupid. Everybody trying to use us. It was a special humiliation for me because I could never keep my mouth shut and I'd always have to be drunk or pilled to counteract this pressure. It was really hell .”
“I don't miss it. I'm glad it happened, but I don't miss it.”
“People like me are aware of their so-called genius at ten, eight, nine.”
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“I would like to be remembered as a man who brought an innovation to popular singing.”
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