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SF4-EVER

Oct 10, 2001, 02:36 PM

LONDON (AP) - Sir Paul McCartney said Wednesday that money raised by his next single will be used to help the families of New York firefighters killed and missing in the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

The former Beatle's latest single, ``From a Lover to a Friend,'' is scheduled for worldwide release on Oct. 29. More than 340 firefighters of all ranks were killed or are among the missing in the rubble of the twin towers.

McCartney was in New York on Sept. 11 and said he was ``able to witness the tremendous heroism that has come out of the city, including the bravery of the firefighters.

``I have great admiration for the courage those guys showed. I feel a connection with them because my father was a volunteer
firefighter in Liverpool during World War II,'' he said.

On Oct. 20, McCartney will take part in ``The Concert for New York,'' a four-hour extravaganza at Madison Square Garden also featuring Mick Jagger, Macy Gray, Eric Clapton and The Who, to aid victims of the attacks.

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Lynner

Oct 10, 2001, 07:07 PM

Whatta guy!

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joe

Oct 10, 2001, 10:40 PM

remember, John donated bulletproof vests to the nypd 20 some years ago.http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/clap2.gif

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Oct 11, 2001, 03:52 AM

I'm sure someone posted that article somewhere on here earlier, but http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool2.gif nonetheless!

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darkhorse

Oct 11, 2001, 10:48 AM

Paul rules. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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beatlebangs1964

Oct 11, 2001, 08:40 PM

I have the deepest respect for Sir Paul.

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bearkat77

Oct 11, 2001, 09:46 PM

Way to go, Paul! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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Amalthea

Oct 12, 2001, 04:12 AM

Paul is the man! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh1.gif

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**DONOTDELETE**

Oct 13, 2001, 03:44 PM

Paul is a multi-millionaire, why can't he just GIVE money to these relief efforts??

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Lynner

Oct 14, 2001, 05:42 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
Paul is a multi-millionaire, why can't he just GIVE money to these relief efforts??

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How do we know that he hasn't? Maybe he made a private donation.

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**DONOTDELETE**

Oct 14, 2001, 09:29 PM

If Paul made a donation, you can be sure he'd let everyone in the world know it.

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Oct 15, 2001, 12:55 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
Paul is a multi-millionaire<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think he just become a billionaire recently, most successful (and richest) musical artist of all time or something like that according to the Guinness Book of Records.

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Rellevart

Oct 15, 2001, 04:49 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
If Paul made a donation, you can be sure he'd let everyone in the world know it.

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I don't think that's fair.

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Lynner

Oct 15, 2001, 06:00 AM

Dominic

Oct 15, 2001, 08:27 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
If Paul made a donation, you can be sure he'd let everyone in the world know it.

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Mmmm... so what have you done to help out since 11/9 then? Not being nasty - just making a point... at least Paul makes the effort http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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bearkat77

Oct 15, 2001, 06:50 PM

Nicely put, Dominic.

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**DONOTDELETE**

Oct 15, 2001, 08:28 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Nowhere Man:
I think he just become a billionaire recently, most successful (and richest) musical artist of all time or something like that according to the Guinness Book of Records.

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Thank you for pointing that out.

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**DONOTDELETE**

Oct 15, 2001, 08:30 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Dominic:
Mmmm... so what have you done to help out since 11/9 then? Not being nasty - just making a point... at least Paul makes the effort http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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You mean you haven't heard about what I've done?? It's been all over the news!...... no wait, that's Paul.

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Lynner

Oct 15, 2001, 09:37 PM

Just want to point out that the paper's decide to publish tons of stories on Paul. It's not like he's writing the stories and publishing them himself.

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beatlebangs1964

Oct 15, 2001, 11:52 PM

Lynner and Dominic made good points. How do we KNOW what Paul has given privately? Even if Paul notified every newshound in creation about his contributions, why is that a terrible thing? I think the fact that he is in a position to offer help and has chosen to do so speaks volumes in his favor.

Why criticize Paul? Female Dogney Spears has made contributions to those who suffered 9/11/01. Although I don't like her, I respect what she's done on behalf of the terrorist victims/survivors.

Lynner is right about Paul not being the one who publishes this.

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[This Message Has Been Edited By beatlebangs1964 On October 15, 2001 11:53 PM]

Rellevart

Oct 16, 2001, 04:46 AM

I'm never quite sure why people always want to criticize celebrities for their charitable acts. Poor Paul - d*&#ed if he does, d*&#ed if he doesn't. Boy, would I hate to be famous.

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Dominic

Oct 16, 2001, 10:08 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:

You mean you haven't heard about what I've done?? It's been all over the news!...... no wait, that's Paul.

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Maybe he should sit on his arse and do nothing then - just in case anything he does do gets reported http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

Give the guy a break - he's a genuinely nice bloke who happens to be (very) rich because he's (very) talented.

I could understand such contempt of a businessman or crook who came from nothing to extreme wealth by hurting and treading on people - but all Paul's done to gain his money is make nice music - the only reason I could think of anyone taking issue with that would be jealousy.

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Lynner

Oct 16, 2001, 07:05 PM

Very nicely put, Dominic.

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**DONOTDELETE**

Oct 16, 2001, 08:09 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Dominic:

but all Paul's done to gain his money is make nice music

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Dominic

Oct 17, 2001, 03:59 AM

give us a kiss http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/kiss1.gif

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beatlebangs1964

Oct 17, 2001, 06:29 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Dominic:
Maybe he should sit on his arse and do nothing then - just in case anything he does do gets reported http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

Give the guy a break - he's a genuinely nice bloke who happens to be (very) rich because he's (very) talented.

I could understand such contempt of a businessman or crook who came from nothing to extreme wealth by hurting and treading on people - but all Paul's done to gain his money is make nice music - the only reason I could think of anyone taking issue with that would be jealousy.

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Brilliantly put, Dominic. I agree with you 100%. The claim that Paul made his money by "making nice music" is really a compliment. At least that is an honest way to make a living. One of the perks is that McCartney's music and social contributions have brightened the lives of countless people, myself included. I see no reason to begrudge the man what he has to offer -- in fact, my respect for Paul as a person has increased over the years because of his social conscience and his willingness to help out in a case like this.

Just "giving money" is an impersonal way of reaching out. Paul is willing to be a part of the relief effort. That says a lot of good about Paul as a person.

Cheers to Sir Paul!

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[This Message Has Been Edited By beatlebangs1964 On October 17, 2001 06:31 PM]

**DONOTDELETE**

Oct 17, 2001, 08:09 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Dominic:
give us a kiss http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/kiss1.gif

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I'll give you anything you want as long as you don't play Paul music in the background. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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Oct 17, 2001, 11:49 PM

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McCharlenstar

Oct 18, 2001, 03:25 AM

The good thing is that New York's finest hero's will get the help our country owes them. It's a good thing Paul wants to give back to the people of our country that have supported his efforts over the years. He has soooooo much good fortune to give!!!

"Take a sad song......and make it better".

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