Julian Lennon quotes

Julian Lennon is an English musician, songwriter, and photographer, best known as the son of John Lennon of The Beatles. His music career includes several acclaimed solo albums and hits like "Too Late for Goodbyes." He has also become an advocate for environmental and humanitarian causes. Here are 25 of his quotes:

As much as I love music, in my mind, photography is what makes me the happiest - that's for sure. (Julian Lennon)
I think everyone has the potential to be creative, but they have to find the avenue or avenues that work for them. View quote
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I love to sit on a mountain top and gaze. I don't think of anything but the people I care about and the view. View quote
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Dad could talk about peace and love out loud to the world, but he could never show it to the people who supposedly meant the most to him: his wife and son. How can you talk about peace and love and have a family in bits and pieces - no communication, adultery, divorce? You can't do it, not if you're being true and honest with yourself. View quote
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I am a complete mother's boy. I try to do everything with honour, respect and grace because the last thing I would want to do is hurt her. View quote
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I find it upsetting to see the erosion of manners. It's very scary. Where are the 'pleases' and 'thank yous?' View quote
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I am not John Lennon; I never will be! View quote
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Music's been with me from the get-go. It was always around me as a kid. Dad got me my first guitar when I was 11 and, at school, if you wanted to be cool you had to be in a band. View quote
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I've found constancy and balance between creativity and normality. View quote
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You never know how your work is going to be received. View quote
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I've been a philanthropist for all my life, and... I've had many involvements in humanitarian and environmental issues. (Julian Lennon)
People are generally badly advised when they're starting out in the creative field. View quote
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I've done every kind of touring known to mankind. I've played the big and the small places. View quote
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I'm not one for flings, I can tell you that. View quote
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I had always thought of starting my own record company. I haven't regretted the decision - yet! View quote
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My dad's music was a great inspiration to me. View quote
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He wasn't a great father. He was a great musician. That's always been a touchy one, and it will be until I can find the answer, but I don't know if there is one. View quote
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I'm one of those people who snake through the crowd, keep my head low. I'm not looking for attention. View quote
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I don't meditate in any formal way, but I often lie in bed or find myself in nature and enter into that state of quiet where I get images, feelings, or melodies. View quote
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A lot of people think that I grew up in recording studios and knew the whole process, but that was never the case. View quote
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My goal in life has been to be a songsmith, not a pop person. (Julian Lennon)
Like most photographers, I try to capture a moment in my work. View quote
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I have a short temper - I think it's part of the Celtic background. I used to be a lot more angry, but I was quite discreet with it. View quote
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I live in a small apartment in London, not some big house with a lot of security. I don't like too much security. There's no freedom. I'm a person, not some precious diamond that needs guarding every second. View quote
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On the one hand, I've had such a normal upbringing with my mum, who has kept me grounded, but on the other, the wild experiences through my dad. View quote
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Julian Lennon

Julian Lennon - Image
Photo: Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: English Musician
Born: April 8, 1963
Quotes count: 25