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    • DrivinFan
      DrivinFan last edited by

      With all the bickering between fans that took place here recently, I thought I'd post the following story and photo found on the web regarding Paul...enjoy! http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m818avT2sf1qehb6g.jpg Paul McCartney in Manhattan It was noon on a warm Monday in early July (July 2nd to be exact) and due to the impending holiday, one of the quietest weeks on even the busiest New York streets. I was on a lunch break from work and making my way to a dentist appointment. At the northwest corner of 5th Ave and 54th St, a man in shorts and a t-shirt exits a tinted SUV on 5th Ave and walks just a few feet in front of me, down 54th St. On the phone with my sister, I say, ?Holy Sh*t! Paul McCartney just walked past me!? My sister responds, ?Follow him and get a picture!? In somewhat of shock, I continue in the opposite direction of Sir Paul McCartney. After a block, I realize that I need to see where Paul was going, pull myself together and get a picture with him (and maybe even exchange a few words). When in my life would I have this chance?!? I walk briskly back to 54th St, make a right and see him ahead. The street is quiet and only a duo ahead realize that Paul McCartney is in their presence. I am just steps behind him, with my iPhone camera application open and ready, when Paul turns to a man who is seemingly homeless (and overdressed in this extreme heat), bends down, smiles and speaks to him for a minute (I did not see whether money was handed over or not). The man, smiling, says a few words in response. I stood there, mesmerized by the moment, the juxtaposition ? one of the wealthiest men in the world, alone on this hot New York City day, taking a moment to say ?hi? to someone on the streets that may not have a penny to their name. This exchange was the perfect representation of compassion - social class or status did not matter, as it should not. I wanted to share this image and story because humanity can (continue) to learn from Sir McCartney. And, if you?re wondering, I couldn?t interrupt the moment and therefore I didn?t end up getting my picture with Paul, but this image will do just fine

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      New Jersey / SC - 8/7/16 - SANG WITH PAUL ON STAGE!!

      Long Island / SC - 9/26/17

      San Jose, CA / SC - 7/10/19

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      • walliebaby
        walliebaby last edited by

        DrivinFan:

        With all the bickering between fans that took place here recently, I thought I'd post the following story and photo found on the web regarding Paul...enjoy! http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m818avT2sf1qehb6g.jpg Paul McCartney in Manhattan It was noon on a warm Monday in early July (July 2nd to be exact) and due to the impending holiday, one of the quietest weeks on even the busiest New York streets. I was on a lunch break from work and making my way to a dentist appointment. At the northwest corner of 5th Ave and 54th St, a man in shorts and a t-shirt exits a tinted SUV on 5th Ave and walks just a few feet in front of me, down 54th St. On the phone with my sister, I say, ?Holy Sh*t! Paul McCartney just walked past me!? My sister responds, ?Follow him and get a picture!? In somewhat of shock, I continue in the opposite direction of Sir Paul McCartney. After a block, I realize that I need to see where Paul was going, pull myself together and get a picture with him (and maybe even exchange a few words). When in my life would I have this chance?!? I walk briskly back to 54th St, make a right and see him ahead. The street is quiet and only a duo ahead realize that Paul McCartney is in their presence. I am just steps behind him, with my iPhone camera application open and ready, when Paul turns to a man who is seemingly homeless (and overdressed in this extreme heat), bends down, smiles and speaks to him for a minute (I did not see whether money was handed over or not). The man, smiling, says a few words in response. I stood there, mesmerized by the moment, the juxtaposition ? one of the wealthiest men in the world, alone on this hot New York City day, taking a moment to say ?hi? to someone on the streets that may not have a penny to their name. This exchange was the perfect representation of compassion - social class or status did not matter, as it should not. I wanted to share this image and story because humanity can (continue) to learn from Sir McCartney. And, if you?re wondering, I couldn?t interrupt the moment and therefore I didn?t end up getting my picture with Paul, but this image will do just fine

        I actually started a thread in Looking For Changes about this very photo, as I had very similar thoughts to the person who wrote this.

        My lyric video for "New":

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2IdNtNWs5s

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        • CMackbird
          CMackbird last edited by

          This is why Paul is my hero. Not only do I love his music but as a person he is just a gentleman!

          Sir Paul McCartney....Thank You!!

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          • walliebaby
            walliebaby last edited by

            CMackbird:

            This is why Paul is my hero. Not only do I love his music but as a person he is just a gentleman!

            Absolutely. He wasn't pretending for the media, as pretty much no one was on the streets. He was just being himself. Paul=awesome.

            My lyric video for "New":

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2IdNtNWs5s

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            • CMackbird
              CMackbird last edited by

              walliebaby:

              CMackbird:

              This is why Paul is my hero. Not only do I love his music but as a person he is just a gentleman!

              Absolutely. He wasn't pretending for the media, as pretty much no one was on the streets. He was just being himself. Paul=awesome.

              Yup, true class from the main man himself!

              Sir Paul McCartney....Thank You!!

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              • Nancy R
                Nancy R last edited by

                Great to hear the story behind the picture! Paul is so awesome!

                Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                • Mrs. Pepper
                  Mrs. Pepper last edited by

                  Oh man, that's beautiful. Thanks for sharing the article.

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                    admin last edited by

                    Lovely story and thanks so much for posting. Yes he is a true gent...

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                    • oobu24
                      oobu24 last edited by

                      walliebaby:

                      I actually started a thread in Looking For Changes about this very photo, as I had very similar thoughts to the person who wrote this.

                      Yep I remember that. Wasn't that long ago. Great article & great pic.

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                      • Adriana Rojas
                        Adriana Rojas last edited by

                        When some people say about Paul, that he have a big EGO, I'd like to show them this picture. I'm sorry but I still shocked for the last discussion, and this story is like an oasis for me. Thanks for share.

                        Please, come back soon!!!!

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                        • Kathryn O
                          Kathryn O last edited by

                          Not to be cynical but I do this all the time myself without the praise and fawning... th0ugh I do think it's a nice story and don't forget, Paul may be the 1% but he came from humble backgrounds.

                          "I don't like you" "I'll get over it"

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                          • walliebaby
                            walliebaby last edited by

                            Kathryn O:

                            Not to be cynical but I do this all the time myself without the praise and fawning... th0ugh I do think it's a nice story and don't forget, Paul may be the 1% but he came from humble backgrounds.

                            When you put out your first gold record, we'll praise you, too.

                            My lyric video for "New":

                            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2IdNtNWs5s

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                            • The_Fool
                              The_Fool last edited by

                              Nice story I think he would do it even more if it wasn't for such a crazy world and having to protect himself and use a lot of caution. (Because of who he is)

                              Here There and Everywhere

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                                DennyC last edited by

                                Adriana, I agree. This is the man we come here to talk about. A musician, a husband, father, humanitarian, genius and most important human. This wasn't a photo op, this was a true moment. This is what defines him.

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                                • Nancy R
                                  Nancy R last edited by

                                  DennyC:

                                  Adriana, I agree. This is the man we come here to talk about. A musician, a husband, father, humanitarian, genius and most important human. This wasn't a photo op, this was a true moment. This is what defines him.

                                  Well said!

                                  Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                                  GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                                  Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                                  FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                                  Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                                  Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                                  Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                                  • dance-tonight
                                    dance-tonight last edited by

                                    Great story, Paul's awesome.

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                                    • MaccaBeatles
                                      MaccaBeatles last edited by

                                      dance-tonight:

                                      Great story, Paul's awesome.

                                      Agreed, let's have the forum put all there money together and buy the man a milkshake. In fact lets buy a million milkshakes for Paul McCartney!

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                                      22/12/09 - O2 Arena, London
                                      27/06/10 - Hyde Park, London

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                                      https://twitter.com/SamMack2012

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                                        admin last edited by

                                        Paul would want ALL of us to demonstrate that same type of behavior. I pick my moments, but sometimes you can really see when a person is just down on their luck and need a compassionate word of encouragement.

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                                        • Fan4-45years
                                          Fan4-45years last edited by

                                          DrivinFan:

                                          This exchange was the perfect representation of compassion - social class or status did not matter, as it should not. I wanted to share this image and story because humanity can (continue) to learn from Sir McCartney. And, if you?re wondering, I couldn?t interrupt the moment and therefore I didn?t end up getting my picture with Paul, but this image will do just fine

                                          This image will do just fine for me, too. These are the kind of pictures that are my favorite.

                                          Atlanta, GA, Omni, George Harrison, Thanksgiving 1974
                                          Atlanta, GA, Paul and Linda McCartney, May 1, 1993
                                          Missoula, MT, (sound check), Paul McCartney, August 5, 2014
                                          Cleveland, OH, Ringo's Rock Hall Induction, April 18, 2015

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                                            admin last edited by

                                            It's all about interdependence. With every word we say we create, with each passing now moment. We need everyone around us to do well and to do the right things so we can ultimately benefit from it. If everyone was on the right path, there would be peace from less things to be stressful about. How often do we look at people and see a bit of ourselves in reflection... I am he, as you are he, as you are me, and we are all together...

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