About the Author
Yoko Ono was born in 1933 in Tokyo, Japan. She was married to John Lennon from 1969 until his death in 1980. Together, the two formed the Plastic Ono Band and spent much of their time on peace and humanitarian efforts. Ono continues her artistic endeavors as a writer, painter, and musician. She lives in New York City.
Best known as singer-songwriter for the legendary Beatles, John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England. In 1969, Lennon married Yoko Ono and the two formed the Plastic Ono Band. Lennon was killed by a deranged fan outside his apartment building in New York on December 8, 1980.
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From Chapter 7: Dance Dance Report
in the old east
there was a dance in which young girls
at the age of 12 of 13 wore special
intoxicating flowers inducing them to sleep
while standing. the girls went on
standing for hours while people
watched and appreciated the
delicate swaying of the
bodies.
Copyright © 1964, 1970, 1992, 1998 by Yoko Ono
From Chapter 6: Film
FILM SCRIPT 5
Ask the audience the following:
1) not to look at Rock Hudson but only Doris Day.
2) not to look at any round objects but only square
and angled objects -- if you look at a round object
watch it until it becomes square and angled.
3) not to look at blue but only red -- if blue comes
out close eyes or do something so you do not see,
if you saw it, then make believe that you have not seen
it, or punish yourself.
-- from SIX FILM SCRIPTS BY YOKO ONO, Tokyo,
June 1964
Copyright © 1964, 1970, 1992, 1998 by Yoko Ono
