I think of John every day. I do try to block it, but December 8th is not the only day I think of him.
Meaning of the quote
Yoko Ono, an American artist, says that she thinks about her husband John every single day. Even though she tries to forget him, she can't help but think about him, especially on December 8th, the day he died. This quote shows that Yoko still misses John a lot and that he is always on her mind, not just on the anniversary of his death.
About Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono is a renowned Japanese multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist. She gained fame in the 1960s as the wife of John Lennon, with whom she collaborated on avant-garde music and political activism. Ono has had a successful solo career, including a Grammy-winning album, and is celebrated for her contributions to the arts and social causes.
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