There’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 MCCARTNEYBy 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.
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Animation is not just for children – it’s also for adults who take drugs.
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For tomorrow may rain, so I’ll follow the sun.
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I had this song called Helter Skelter, which is just a ridiculous song. So we did it like that, ‘cuz I like noise.
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What’s wrong with sentimental? Sentimental means you like stuff.
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I still believe that love is all you need. I don’t know a better message than that.
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I’m not religious, but I’m very spiritual.
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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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I doubt very much if The Beatles would have happened if it was not for Elvis.
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There will be an answer. Let it be.
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And when the night is cloudy There is still a light that shines on me Shine on until tomorrow, let it Be.
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Trumpets are a bit more adventurous; they’re drunk! Trumpeters are generally drunk. It wets their whistle.
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If children are studying the 20th century, I’m in their text books.
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There’s nothing as glamorous to me as a record store.
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The 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
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When 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.
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