"When I sit down to write a song, it's a kind of improvisation, but I formalize it a bit to get it into the studio, and when I step up to a microphone, I have a vague idea of what I'm about to do."

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Source: Paul McCartney Blows 'Kisses' To His Father's Era. Fresh Air with Terry Gross, www.npr.org. March 29, 2012.

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Paul McCartney

Musician, Singer-songwriter

Paul McCartney is a legendary musician and songwriter, best known for his work with The Beatles and his influential solo career.

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