From Him To You ...
HERE are some of Sir Pauls thoughts on his life over the years.
1962 (on The Beatles first appearance on TV)
We thought we were going to be nervous. People said, When you see the cameras you realise there are two million people watching. But we didnt think about that.
1964 (on The Beatles success)
If we flop tomorrow it would be sad but Id think of something else to do. Id write songs for other people, maybe retire.
1966
Do you really want us to go on for ever? It cant just go on for ever.
1967 (on LSD)
It opened my eyes. It would mean a whole new world if the politicians would take LSD. There wouldnt be any more war or poverty or famine.
1968
Im glad that most of our songs were about love, peace and understanding.
1969 (on stories that he had been killed in a car crash and replaced by a lookalike)
I am alive and well and unconcerned about the rumours of my death. But if I were dead, I would be the last to know.
1969 (just before break-up of The Beatles)
Johns in love with Yoko and hes no longer in love with the other three of us.
1974 (asked about disputes within The Beatles)
Its like a holiday you go on where you moan all the time but you just remember that good night out.
1980 (death of John Lennon)
I cant tell you how much it hurts to lose him. His death is a bitter, cruel blow. I really loved the guy.
1982 (on Beatles split and John Lennons insults)
You just dont want to know about your ex-wife or ex-husband. After all the bitchiness you feel the desire for a complete break.
1989 (when asked his favourite Paul McCartney song)
The obvious choice is Yesterday because its my biggest song ever, but Here, There And Everywhere is another I love. And Hey Jude, Fool On The Hill, Let It Be.
She was a really funny lady, very witty. She was happy. So I use that now. I balance every sad moment with a happy moment. It helps me get through. 1998 (after Lindas death)
2002 (asked about possibility of a reunion)
Certainly, for me, if we were ever on stage, the three of us, thered be someone missing... and thatd be John.
2004 (at the start of his relationship with Heather Mills)
They (the public) didnt like me giving up on Jane Asher. I married a New York divorcee with a child (Linda), and at the time they didnt like that.
2005 (on the death of George Harrison)
Suddenly theres this little friend of mine, he used to get on the bus, and now hes passed away.