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Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewelry.

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John Lennon encourages audience participation in his quote, asking those in the cheaper seats to clap their hands, and the wealthier attendees to rattle their jewelry. This quote captures Lennon's playful and inclusive spirit, as well as his commentary on class distinctions within society.
Quote by John Lennon
Musician, British
John Lennon was an influential musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beatles, one of the most successful and acclaimed bands in the history of popular music.
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