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John Lennon

If being an egomaniac means I believe in what I do and in my art or music, then in that respect you can call me that... I believe in what I do, and I'll say it.

John Lennon

Music

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John Lennon is saying that if being confident and passionate about his work means being called an egomaniac, then he accepts that label. He firmly stands by his music and art, and he is not afraid to openly express his strong belief in them.

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