The Rest Is Entertainment Paul McCartney Answers YOUR Questions
May 13, 2026
Paul McCartney, legendary musician and former Beatle, chats from Abbey Road about songwriting, fame and performing. He talks about making present-sounding songs from Liverpool memories. He explains why he plays the hits live, how fame has shifted with phones, and why he sees himself more as an entertainer than an artist.
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Early Beatles Wrote Directly To Their Fans
- Paul traces a clear line from the Beatles' early fan-directed songs like Love Me Do to later, more artistic work.
- He remembers writing directly to listeners in Liverpool as teenagers, which shaped their initial simple, direct style.
Family Rooted Paul In Normality
- McCartney credits his groundedness to a loving, working-class family that kept him normal despite fame.
- He cites examples like cousin Bert compiling crosswords, showing ordinary, smart influences around him.
Paul Refuses Fan Photos To Avoid Feeling Like A Paid Attraction
- Early fame felt like an earned reward and Paul enjoyed the attention, often calming fans so he could sign autographs.
- He now refuses photos to avoid feeling like a paid attraction, likening staged pictures to a man who charges for monkey photos on a beach.