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McCartney's Monkey Rule: No Photos, Just Stories
19 May
Summary
- Paul McCartney declines photos to maintain normalcy.
- He compares photo requests to being a monkey for hire.
- New album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' drops May 29.
Legendary musician Paul McCartney, aged 83, has shared his reasons for refusing fan photographs. He explained on a recent podcast that turning down picture requests helps him maintain a crucial sense of normalcy.
McCartney elaborated that he feels like a "monkey for hire" when posing for photos, drawing a parallel to a tourist attraction in Saint-Tropez where people pay to be photographed with a monkey. He values remaining authentic and "just me" over being perceived as something more.
The iconic artist is also preparing for the release of his new album, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," on May 29. This record includes a significant collaboration: his first-ever duet with former Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr, titled "Home to Us."
