Happy 70th birthday Paul McCartney – the ECHO celebrates three score years and ten with the Beatles legend (GALLERY) By Jade WrightJun 16 2012 (LIVERPOOL ECHO)

Sir Paul McCartney celebrates his 70th birthday on Monday. Here Jade Wright looks at the life and career of a man who – thanks to that fateful meeting with John Lennon – went from St Peter’s church fete to a knighthood and handshakes with Her Majesty

HE may not like to make a fuss, but as he reaches three score years and ten, Sir Paul McCartney has plenty to smile about.

He’s looking forward to spending his 70th birthday with his five children and wife Nancy. One of the most famous men in the world, he has always been happiest away from the spotlight.

He explains: "I’m going to spend my birthday with my family. I like birthdays with the family, nothing too grand. I don’t like to do big things, you know? It’ll just be a small celebration."

But Beatle fans around the world will celebrate the day that marks 70 years since James Paul McCartney was born in Walton hospital.



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