McCartney "Told To Quit At 50"
Paul McCartney has revealed that he was advised to quit the music business when he hit 50.
The former Beatle told MOJO magazine: "One of my old guys who I used to have as my manager, I was knocking 50 and he said 'I think it's time you retired'. I thought, I know what you mean, but I don't really feel like it, you know.
"And if I'm really enjoying this, why retire? So I decided against it, and got rid of him. I wonder what he thinks today. Perhaps that he was right, but hopefully not."
Sir Paul is now 69 years old and shows no sign of calling it a day.
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