Memorable Quotes from Paul McCartney
17 quotesClarifying Friendship in A Hard Day's Night
Paul
No, actually, we're just good friends.
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A Tense Encounter with Humor
Man
And don't take that tone with me, young man. I fought the war for your sort.
Ringo
I bet you're sorry you won.
Man
I shall call the guard.
Paul
Ah, but what? They don't take kindly to insults you know. Come on, let's go have some coffee and leave the kennel to Lassie.
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A Departure Acknowledged Over Time
Paul
I must be off.
Jim
You've been off for years.
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Confusion Over Harry's Identity
Paul
You've not seen Harry then?
Big Bob
Harry who? Harry James on the Golden Trumpet? Or Hare Krishna?
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Keeping Britain Tidy
Paul
I like to keep Britain tidy.
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Mother's Pride in Her Son
Paul
Do you know Clang?
[To washerwoman]
Washerwoman
I'm his mother, and he's a good boy!
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Misunderstanding Between Friends
Ringo
We thought that was you.
[Points at red blob on his shoe]
Paul
No, that's not me.
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Discussion on Song Selection in Studio
Paul
Yeah, uh, shall we try "Not Such A Bad Boy"?
Ringo
Do we have to?
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Human Communication in Everyday Interactions
John
Ello, grandfather!
[cheerfully]
Paul's Grandfather
Hello.
John
He can talk, then, can he?
Paul
Of course, he can talk. He's a human being, isn't he?
Ringo
Well if he's your grandfather, who knows?
[chuckles awkwardly]
John
And we're looking after him, are we?
Paul's Grandfather
I'll look after meself.
Paul
Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of.
John
He's got you worried, then?
Paul
Him? He's a villain. A real mixer. And he'll cost you a fortune in Breach of Promise cases.
John
Gerron.
Paul
No, straight up.
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A Request for a Break
Paul
Don't do it! Don't do it! Uh, sorry. My fault. Let's have a break.
[his microphone whines with feedback, snapping him back to reality]
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Threat of Consequence in Friendship
Paul
If you lost him I'll cripple ya!
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Ringo's Snoring Disputed Among Friends
Ringo
I don't snore.
George
You do, repeatedly.
Ringo
Do I snore, John?
John
Yeah, you're a window rattler, son.
Ringo
That's just your opinion. Do I snore, Paul?
Paul
With a trombone hooter like yours, it would be unnatural if you didn't.
Grandfather
Now, Paulie... don't mock the afflicted.
Paul
Ah, come off it, it's only a joke.
Grandfather
Aye, it may be a joke to you, but it's his nose. He can't help having a hideous great hooter. And the poor little head, trembling under the weight of it.
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Request for a lost item
Paul
Mister, can we have our ball back?
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Father-Son Relationship Explored in Friendship
Reporter
Do you often see your father?
Paul
No, actually, we're just good friends.
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Reflection on Mortality and Transformation
Paul
Oh, that this too too sullied flesh would melt..." ZAP!
[Quickly turns to the camera]
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Identification of a Family Member
John
Hey, pardon me for asking, but who's the little old man?
Paul
Uh, what little old man?
John
That little old man.
Paul
Oh, that one, that's my grandfather.
George
Your grandfather?
Paul
Yes.
George
That's not your grandfather.
Paul
It is, you know.
George
But I've seen your grandfather. He lives in your house.
Paul
Oh, that's my other grandfather, but he's my grandfather as well.
John
How do you reckon that one out?
Paul
Well, everyone's entitled to two, aren't they, and he's my other one.
John
We know that. But what's he doing here?
Paul
Well, my mother thought the trip would do him good.
Ringo
How's that?
Paul
He's nursing a broken heart.
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Anticipating a Challenging Day Ahead
Paul
It's gonna be one of those days.
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