Paul McCartney Quotes

I think when you're making an album, as the songs are piling up, one of the good things about it is that you will often write the song that you need.

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• I grew up playing basketball and baseball. I've always been active because my dad played professional football, so sports and working out have always been a part of my life.

  

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• Family entertainment is really very necessary in our culture. Look how profitable they are. It's almost not discretionary. You need to take your family to the movies.

  

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• I think when you're making an album, as the songs are piling up, one of the good things about it is that you will often write the song that you need.

  

  Paul McCartney The Beatles
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