Paul McCartney Answers YOUR Questions

About this episode

Sir Paul McCartney discusses fame, ambition, and live performances with hosts Richard Osman and Marina Hyde.

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde are joined by the most influential pop writer of all time - Sir Paul McCartney. The Beatles legend answers your questions on the changing nature of fame, his relationship with ambition and why you must always play the hits at live shows. Filmed at Abbey Road Studios. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at ⁠therestisentertainment.com ⁠ For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ⁠www.goalhanger.com⁠ Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Richard Osman, Marina Hyde

Guest: Paul McCartney

Topics covered

• fame
• music
• The Beatles
• live performances
• ambition

Keywords

• Paul McCartney
• The Beatles
• fame
• ambition
• live shows
• Abbey Road Studios

Sponsors

Octopus Energy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lloyds

Places: Abbey Road Studios

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