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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

Respect

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John Lennon is saying that if having strong confidence in his creative work is seen as being self-centered, then he accepts that label. He emphasizes that his belief in his art and music is genuine, and he is unapologetic about expressing it.

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