I think people who create and write, it actually does flow-just flows from into their head, into their hand, and they write it down. It’s simple.
PAUL MCCARTNEYI think people who create and write, it actually does flow-just flows from into their head, into their hand, and they write it down. It’s simple.
PAUL MCCARTNEYI think [Transcendental Meditation] is what people need. They don’t need high minded talk, they need results.
PAUL MCCARTNEYPainting 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 MCCARTNEYLyricists play with words.
PAUL MCCARTNEYThere’s nothing like the eureka moment of knocking off a song that didn’t exist before – I won’t compare it to sex, but it lasts longer.
PAUL MCCARTNEYIn the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.
PAUL MCCARTNEYFor tomorrow may rain, so I’ll follow the sun.
PAUL MCCARTNEYThere must be a better way to make the things we want, a way that doesn’t spoil the sky, or the rain or the land.
PAUL MCCARTNEYBe cool and you’ll be alright. That’s rock & roll religion.
PAUL MCCARTNEYWhen I write, there are times — not always — when I hear John (Lennon) in my head, I’ll think, OK, what would we have done here?, and I can hear him gripe or approve.
PAUL MCCARTNEYWhy would I retire? Sit at home and watch TV? No thanks. I’d rather be out playing.
PAUL MCCARTNEYOut of all those millions and millions of planets floating around there in space, this is our planet, this is our little one, so we just got to be aware of it and take care of it.
PAUL MCCARTNEYThe thing you must remember is that I’m the Number One John Lennon fan. I love him to this day and I always did love him
PAUL MCCARTNEYThe willow turns his back on inclement weather. And if he can do it, we can do it.
PAUL MCCARTNEYTo get a big hit single you’ve got to go a bit dance. You’ve got to go a bit Britney. I don’t think I can do that – well, I could but it wouldn’t look very seemly!.
PAUL MCCARTNEYNothing pleases me more than to go into a room and come out with a piece of music.
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