Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that he still approaches songwriting with the same curiosity and playful attitude he had when he was a teenager.
The Beatles icon appeared in conversation with comedian Rob Brydon at London's Roundhouse in Camden on Wednesday (10.06.26), where he shared that he has never been interested in sticking to rules when creating music.
He declared: “I don’t want to know any rules because that’s the fun of it.”
The 83 year old musician, known for beloved hits including Let it Be, Lady Madonna and Love Me Do, also confessed that writing gloomy material does not come naturally to him.
He said: “I have a hard time doing down songs.
“If I’ve got a down song, I’ll suddenly try and lift it, give it a happy ending or something.”
McCartney also reflected on the special connection he first formed with his late bandmate John Lennon.
He admitted: “I look back and I just think, ‘wow’."
The Yesterday singer remembered how they were simply two youngsters from Liverpool who shared a hidden passion for songwriting.
Macca said: “He was the first person I’d met who ever said that.”
The music legend was speaking while promoting his latest solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, a record that revisits moments from his past, and he went on to recall his early experiences with the late George Harrison.
He explained that the song Down South was inspired by the hitchhiking journeys they enjoyed together years before The Beatles rose to worldwide fame.
He described Harrison as a “very erudite, smart guy, very spiritual, very beautiful guy,” adding: “We had some great times together… This really gave The Beatles its strength.”
Looking back after so many years, McCartney said he is now able to appreciate the band's achievements as a fan rather than feeling the need to downplay them.
He said: “I can look back on it now like I’m a major fan.
“When you’re doing it, you’ve got to be a bit modest. But once it’s all done, you don’t have to be modest at all! So I do enjoy looking back on those memories.”
Cardi B is feeling confident about the New York Knicks' chances in the 2026 NBA Finals. While attending Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, the rapper gave a funny answer when Entertainment Tonight asked what a Knicks championship would mean for New York City.
“It’s gonna mean the rats will disappear, trees will start growing, potholes will be filled,” she joked while speaking with the outlet. “Rains of glitter coming down, the Statue of Liberty is going to finally walk.”
“It’s going to mean everything,” she continued. “Crimes will be solved!”
Naturally, the Bronx star wrapped up her comments by saying, “Go Knicks!”
The New York squad ultimately fell 115 to 111 on Monday evening, though they still hold a 2 to 1 advantage in the series. Two more victories would secure the franchise’s first NBA title since 1973. The Knicks also have not reached the Finals since 1999. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
Cardi has long been a devoted Knicks supporter and has been spotted courtside at several games over the years. During Game 3, she entertained fans with a halftime performance before taking in the action from courtside alongside her 4 year old son, Wave.
She has never been shy about celebrating her love for New York City. Earlier this year, Cardi joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani to help introduce a music competition tied to his 2 K program, which provides free childcare for New Yorkers. “Can you believe that?! We have a 34 year old mayor! I feel like I’m a kid, and you’re, like, running New York!” she said to the mayor in a video promoting the contest.
Watch Cardi share her optimistic thoughts about the New York Knicks below.
