Quote by John Lennon, Quoted in: Beatles
Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE received theirs for heroism in the war --for killing people. We received ours for entertaining other people. I'd say we deserve ours more.
Summary
This quote highlights the perspective of the speaker regarding the criticisms received for being appointed as Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE). The speaker argues that while others received MBEs for their acts of bravery in war, which involved killing people, they earned theirs for providing entertainment to others. In the speaker's opinion, they believe that their contribution of bringing joy and amusement holds equal or even more value than acts of heroism in war, justifying their deserving of the MBE.