“Nobody's life is a bed of roses. We all have crosses to bear, and we all just do our best. I would never claim to have the worst situation. There are many widows, and many people dying of AIDS, many people killed in Lebanon, people starving all over the planet. So we have to count our lucky stars.”

Japanese artist and peace activist, born 1933. She is best known for her avant-garde performances and multimedia artworks that explore themes of war, love, and human connection. Her collaborations with John Lennon, particularly the Plastic Ono Band and their activism, remain iconic in music and art history.