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We live in a country where John Lennon takes eight bullets, Yoko Ono is walking right beside him and not one hits her. E
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"We live in a country where John Lennon takes eight bullets, Yoko Ono is walking right beside him and not one hits her. Explain that to me!"

- Denis Leary

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This quote by Denis Leary is referring to the awful assassination of John Lennon in 1980. Lennon was shot 8 times by Mark David Chapman, yet Yoko Ono, who was walking best next to him, was not struck by a single bullet. This quote is suggesting that there is something mystical and unexplainable about this occasion. It is almost as if fate contributed to safeguarding Ono from the bullets. This quote is likewise a reminder of the fragility of life and how quickly it can be removed. It is a tip to cherish the moments we have with our enjoyed ones and to never ever take them for granted.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Denis Leary somewhere between August 18, 1957 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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