By the time we made “Abbey Road”, John and I were openly critical of each other’s music, and I felt John wasn’t much interested in performing anything he hadn’t written himself.
PAUL MCCARTNEYOne may not eat what has a face.
More Paul McCartney Quotes
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Sometimes you write a song in a certain era and it’s got a certain kind of significance.
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I’ve got to admit it’s getting better. It’s a little better all the time.
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When we were kids growing up in Liverpool, all we ever wanted to be was Elvis Presley.
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Take these broken wings and learn to fly.
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I feel like the sixties is about to happen. It feels like a period in the future to me, rather than a period in the past.
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No matter how accomplished or how many awards you get, you’re always still thinking there’s somebody out there who’s better than you.
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Why would I retire? Sit at home and watch TV? No thanks. I’d rather be out playing.
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She is the rock ‘n’ roll queen. Weirdly enough, that is one of the things her reign will be remembered for. Queen Elizabeth I, we remember Raleigh; Queen Elizabeth II it’s gonna be the Beatles.
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Having a beard is natural. When you think about it, shaving it off is quite weird.
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If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian.
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Lyricists play with words.
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A lot of artists use memories. A lot of prose writers, a lot of poets, a lot of songwriters, refer back to something. Generally it’s all you’ve got, unless you’re brilliant and can write totally in the now.
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It’s a lifelong gift, something you can call on at any time.
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Close your eyes and I’ll kiss you, Tomorrow I’ll miss you.
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It’s also not unusual for writers to look backward. Because that’s your pool of resources.
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