Humble Beginnings
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.
Paul McCartney
British musician of The Beatles, one of the most successful composers in history.
All moments: Paul McCartney
- Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
- A Song Is Blood — Paul McCartney
A melody comes to me like someone is singing it to me. It's magic.
- Connection With People — Paul McCartney
Music is a bridge between souls. It's the only thing that truly connects people.
- The Challenge to Be Better — Paul McCartney
I'm never satisfied. I always think how to make it better, more interesting.
- Craft and Heart — Paul McCartney
Composition requires craft, but genius is when the heart sings with the melody.
- Youth Without Fear — Paul McCartney
When I was young, I didn't think about consequences. I just wrote songs and sang.
- A Last Conversation About Bread — Paul McCartney
In my last conversation with John, we talked about baking bread. I'm so glad we got back to that relationship.
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