From a 1979 letter by John Lennon to a laundry in New York City, where Lennon lived with his wife, Yoko Ono. The John Lennon Letters was published by Little, Brown last month.

Mrs. Yoko Ono Lennon does not, will not, has not dyed her hair.

She does not sweat (most Orientals do not sweat like us).

What is your excuse for turning my brand-new white shirt yellow?