• Read "The Rolling Stone Interview: John Lennon, Part I"
• Hear Jann S. Wenner's Historic Interview with John Lennon

Would you take it all back?
What?

Being a Beatle?
If I could be a fuckin' fisherman I would. If I had the capabilities of being something other than I am, I would. It's no fun being an artist. You know what it's like, writing, it's torture. I read about Van Gogh, Beethoven, any of the...

• Read "The Rolling Stone Interview: John Lennon, Part II"
• Hear Jann S. Wenner's Historic Interview with John Lennon

This interview took place in New York City on December 8th, shortly after John and Yoko finished their albums in England. They came to New York to attend to the details of the release of the album, to make some films, and for a private visit. Those who aided in the transcribing and editing were Jonathon Cott, Charles Perry, Sheryl Ball and Ellen...