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    If you could ask Paul just one question, that you've never seen an answer to, what would it be?

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      dbaps last edited by

      There are a lot of questions that I'm sure have never been asked to Sir Paul (well probably not). My question would be why didn't the Beatles just pick a different manager that they could all agree on instead of "the ultimatum." The Eastmans and Klein perhaps could manage individual artists but pick someone they could all agree on to manage The Beatles.  I've never seen this question asked of any Beatle.

      Now what is your question?

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      • Nancy R
        Nancy R last edited by

        Why didn’t your father come with your brother Mike on the train from Liverpool to London for your wedding to Linda?

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        • LadyLeslie
          LadyLeslie last edited by

          Nancy R wrote:

          Why didn’t your father come with your brother Mike on the train from Liverpool to London for your wedding to Linda?

          I remember reading in the Philip Norman book that at the time of Paul's wedding his father was suffering from arthritis, which made it difficult for him to travel or stand for long periods of time, and that's why he didn't  attend..    I loaned my copy of the Norman book to a friend, so don't have it handy, but maybe someone can look that up.

          Wichita, July 19, 2017 - sign read by Paul

          Macca, Makin' the world a little better since 1942

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          • Kathryn O
            Kathryn O last edited by

            Do you have a favorite wife?  (just kidding.  no one should answer such a question)

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

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            • Kestrel
              Kestrel last edited by

              What was the lyrical inspiration behind the writing of '1882'?

              ('1882' is one of my all time favourite McCartney compositions)

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              • Kestrel
                Kestrel last edited by

                LadyLeslie wrote:

                Nancy R wrote:

                Why didn’t your father come with your brother Mike on the train from Liverpool to London for your wedding to Linda?

                I remember reading in the Philip Norman book that at the time of Paul's wedding his father was suffering from arthritis, which made it difficult for him to travel or stand for long periods of time, and that's why he didn't  attend..    I loaned my copy of the Norman book to a friend, so don't have it handy, but maybe someone can look that up.

                You are spot on LadyLeslie, the info is on page 381.

                Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

                'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

                'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

                Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

                Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

                O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

                O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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                • LadyLeslie
                  LadyLeslie last edited by

                  Kestrel wrote:

                  LadyLeslie wrote:

                  Nancy R wrote:

                  Why didn’t your father come with your brother Mike on the train from Liverpool to London for your wedding to Linda?

                  I remember reading in the Philip Norman book that at the time of Paul's wedding his father was suffering from arthritis, which made it difficult for him to travel or stand for long periods of time, and that's why he didn't  attend..    I loaned my copy of the Norman book to a friend, so don't have it handy, but maybe someone can look that up.

                  You are spot on LadyLeslie, the info is on page 381.

                  Thanks so much, Kestrel!  Appreciate you looking that up. 

                  Wichita, July 19, 2017 - sign read by Paul

                  Macca, Makin' the world a little better since 1942

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                  • Nancy R
                    Nancy R last edited by

                    LadyLeslie wrote:

                    Nancy R wrote:

                    Why didn’t your father come with your brother Mike on the train from Liverpool to London for your wedding to Linda?

                    I remember reading in the Philip Norman book that at the time of Paul's wedding his father was suffering from arthritis, which made it difficult for him to travel or stand for long periods of time, and that's why he didn't  attend..    I loaned my copy of the Norman book to a friend, so don't have it handy, but maybe someone can look that up.

                    Thanks, I never heard that. (And thanks for the confirmation Kestrel)

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                    • HaileyMcComet
                      HaileyMcComet last edited by

                      Do you know that China exists?  Do you realize it has concert venues?  Some of the biggest egos in the business come here.  Do you realize how many people live here?  You could make a boatload of money.  Concert promoters would trip over themselves to pay the highest fees.  Special riders in your contract?  Not a problem.  Elton John comes here.  There's no way he's not higher maintenance than Paul.

                      That might be more than one question.

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                      • HaileyMcComet
                        HaileyMcComet last edited by

                        Kathryn O wrote:

                        Do you have a favorite wife?  (just kidding.  no one should answer such a question)

                        Heather, obviously.

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                        • Yankeefan2
                          Yankeefan2 last edited by

                          dbaps wrote:

                          There are a lot of questions that I'm sure have never been asked to Sir Paul (well probably not). My question would be why didn't the Beatles just pick a different manager that they could all agree on instead of "the ultimatum." The Eastmans and Klein perhaps could manage individual artists but pick someone they could all agree on to manage The Beatles.  I've never seen this question asked of any Beatle.

                          Now what is your question?

                          How come you go by Paul instead of your legal first name James?

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                          • Nancy R
                            Nancy R last edited by

                            Yankeefan2 wrote:

                            dbaps wrote:

                            There are a lot of questions that I'm sure have never been asked to Sir Paul (well probably not). My question would be why didn't the Beatles just pick a different manager that they could all agree on instead of "the ultimatum." The Eastmans and Klein perhaps could manage individual artists but pick someone they could all agree on to manage The Beatles.  I've never seen this question asked of any Beatle.

                            Now what is your question?

                            How come you go by Paul instead of your legal first name James?

                            That’s an easy one. His dad was Jim/James, so they called him Paul to avoid further confusion. The real question is why did they name his brother Peter Michael and call him Mike?

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                            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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                            • oobu24
                              oobu24 last edited by

                              Nancy R wrote:

                              Yankeefan2 wrote:

                              dbaps wrote:

                              There are a lot of questions that I'm sure have never been asked to Sir Paul (well probably not). My question would be why didn't the Beatles just pick a different manager that they could all agree on instead of "the ultimatum." The Eastmans and Klein perhaps could manage individual artists but pick someone they could all agree on to manage The Beatles.  I've never seen this question asked of any Beatle.

                              Now what is your question?

                              How come you go by Paul instead of your legal first name James?

                              That’s an easy one. His dad was Jim/James, so they called him Paul to avoid further confusion. The real question is why did they name his brother Peter Michael and call him Mike?

                              I thought it was a custom but I don't remember the reasoning.

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                              • Yankeefan2
                                Yankeefan2 last edited by

                                Nancy R wrote:

                                Yankeefan2 wrote:

                                dbaps wrote:

                                There are a lot of questions that I'm sure have never been asked to Sir Paul (well probably not). My question would be why didn't the Beatles just pick a different manager that they could all agree on instead of "the ultimatum." The Eastmans and Klein perhaps could manage individual artists but pick someone they could all agree on to manage The Beatles.  I've never seen this question asked of any Beatle.

                                Now what is your question?

                                How come you go by Paul instead of your legal first name James?

                                That’s an easy one. His dad was Jim/James, so they called him Paul to avoid further confusion. The real question is why did they name his brother Peter Michael and call him Mike?

                                Many sons have the same first name as their father. My brother is George William the III - lol. I don't think it is really that confusing so I would think it is more than that but what do I know.

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                                • Yankeefan2
                                  Yankeefan2 last edited by

                                  oobu24 wrote:

                                  Nancy R wrote:

                                  Yankeefan2 wrote:

                                  dbaps wrote:

                                  There are a lot of questions that I'm sure have never been asked to Sir Paul (well probably not). My question would be why didn't the Beatles just pick a different manager that they could all agree on instead of "the ultimatum." The Eastmans and Klein perhaps could manage individual artists but pick someone they could all agree on to manage The Beatles.  I've never seen this question asked of any Beatle.

                                  Now what is your question?

                                  How come you go by Paul instead of your legal first name James?

                                  That’s an easy one. His dad was Jim/James, so they called him Paul to avoid further confusion. The real question is why did they name his brother Peter Michael and call him Mike?

                                  I thought it was a custom but I don't remember the reasoning.

                                  I know it is a custom in the "south" of the US that many men use their middle name instead of first name but not sure it was a thing in England.

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                                  • Nancy R
                                    Nancy R last edited by

                                    Yankeefan2 wrote:

                                    oobu24 wrote:

                                    Nancy R wrote:

                                    Yankeefan2 wrote:

                                    dbaps wrote:

                                    There are a lot of questions that I'm sure have never been asked to Sir Paul (well probably not). My question would be why didn't the Beatles just pick a different manager that they could all agree on instead of "the ultimatum." The Eastmans and Klein perhaps could manage individual artists but pick someone they could all agree on to manage The Beatles.  I've never seen this question asked of any Beatle.

                                    Now what is your question?

                                    How come you go by Paul instead of your legal first name James?

                                    That’s an easy one. His dad was Jim/James, so they called him Paul to avoid further confusion. The real question is why did they name his brother Peter Michael and call him Mike?

                                    I thought it was a custom but I don't remember the reasoning.

                                    I know it is a custom in the "south" of the US that many men use their middle name instead of first name but not sure it was a thing in England.

                                    I thought it was a custom in the South that men use two names, like Billy Bob or Johnny Lee. 😂

                                    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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                                    • Yankeefan2
                                      Yankeefan2 last edited by

                                      Nancy R wrote:

                                      Yankeefan2 wrote:

                                      oobu24 wrote:

                                      Nancy R wrote:

                                      Yankeefan2 wrote:

                                      dbaps wrote:

                                      There are a lot of questions that I'm sure have never been asked to Sir Paul (well probably not). My question would be why didn't the Beatles just pick a different manager that they could all agree on instead of "the ultimatum." The Eastmans and Klein perhaps could manage individual artists but pick someone they could all agree on to manage The Beatles.  I've never seen this question asked of any Beatle.

                                      Now what is your question?

                                      How come you go by Paul instead of your legal first name James?

                                      That’s an easy one. His dad was Jim/James, so they called him Paul to avoid further confusion. The real question is why did they name his brother Peter Michael and call him Mike?

                                      I thought it was a custom but I don't remember the reasoning.

                                      I know it is a custom in the "south" of the US that many men use their middle name instead of first name but not sure it was a thing in England.

                                      I thought it was a custom in the South that men use two names, like Billy Bob or Johnny Lee. 😂

                                      lol - very true

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                                      • LadyLeslie
                                        LadyLeslie last edited by

                                        Would be difficult to think of just one question... I'd probably want to ask him about Linda, and if she knitted the green cap he wore in this photo.    Have always liked liked this photo, and for some reason always imagined that she was a good knitter and crocheter, and did embroidery, etc., and enjoyed making things for her family.

                                        Wichita, July 19, 2017 - sign read by Paul

                                        Macca, Makin' the world a little better since 1942

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                                        • Rockerdude
                                          Rockerdude last edited by

                                          As a dedicated health & fitness nut; I'm curious to know if Paul has a daily fitness routine. I'm sure he does as he seems to have energy.

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                                            veryvirgo last edited by

                                            Hello Paul!

                                            What are some of your favorite vegetarian dishes?  My wife is a great cook and we are leaning towards eating move vegetarian selections - especially for dinner.  Lastly, we both come from an Italain background and consider eggplant parmigiana a vegetarian dish.  Do you like it?

                                            Regards,

                                            Frank

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