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Sir Paul McCartney still "hungry" for success despite age

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that he is still motivated to create the best music possible.

One could forgive the 71-year-old Beatle for resting on his laurels, but it seems the Liverpudlian is still keen to be successful.

The musician released his latest album 'NEW' this year and he told US radio that hearing about other acts' work keeps him motivated.

He said: "It seems to me that no matter how famous, no matter how accomplished or how many awards you get, you’re always still thinking there’s somebody out there who’s better than you. I’m often reading a magazine and hearing about someone’s new record and I think, ‘Oh, boy, that’s gonna be better than me’. It’s a very common thing. One thing that’s good about it is, I think it’s a good motivator. It keeps you hungry. I think the minute you’re full up and have had enough to eat, then that’s time to retire.

"I should be able to look at my accolades and go, ‘Come on, Paul. That’s enough.’ But there’s still this little voice in the back of my brain that goes, ‘No, no, no. You could do better. This person over here is excelling. Try harder!’. It still can be a little bit intimidating."

 

 

 

 

 

Watch Sir Paul McCartney's 'Queenie Eye' video below: