I definitely did look up to John. We all looked up to John. He was older and he was very much the leader; he was the quickest wit and the smartest.
—Paul McCartney
Topics: Wit
Imagine the thrill for us going on the Ed Sullivan Show, especially when they told us it was the biggest show ever. I still remember one of the producer guys coming into our dressing room just before we went on and saying
—Paul McCartney
The issues are the same. We wanted peace on earth, love, and understanding between everyone around the world. We have learned that change comes slowly.
—Paul McCartney
Topics: Change
I love to hear a choir. I love the humanity to see the faces of real people devoting themselves to a piece of music. I like the teamwork. It makes me feel optimistic about the human race when I see them cooperating like that.
—Paul McCartney
Topics: Help, Cooperation
In the end, the love you get is equal to the love you make.
—Paul McCartney
If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian.
—Paul McCartney
Topics: Vegetarianism
Painting is a magical process that I like, where you conjure something out of nothing; you get a little idea that leads you through … You can go into a trance while you’re doing it, so it’s a nice contrast to real life.
—Paul McCartney
Topics: The Artist
Somebody said to me, “But the Beatles were anti-materialistic.” That’s a huge myth. John and I literally used to sit down and say, “Now, let’s write a swimming pool.”
—Paul McCartney
Topics: Consumerism
Love is all you need.
—Paul McCartney
Topics: Love
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