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Macca encounter

I thought I'd share a PM encounter.
Today, in London outside his office in Soho sq i saw Macca. I was the only person there, and i had a copy of one of his solo CD's for signing (Ram). He came out and said very politely that he does not sign there ('because this is business' i think he said, or words to that effect). 'But in can shake your hand' he said, and did so before getting into the car. 'And thank you for being a fan' he ended with. Nice. He was great. Of course, i have seen him sign there many times over the years, but less recently. This is the first time i have actually heard him say he does not sign there, so i suppose this is relatively new. Anyway, as a genuine fan, it was great to see him today - he's a class act.

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Permalink Reply by Robert on April 3, 2017 at 4:04am

When I met Macca back in mid 2013, when he came over to my city, he was very generous with fans, signing on both ocassions at the airport for 12-15 fans (usual rules though, one each, no personalization, no photographs etc.). I got some beautiful items signed - Abbey Road and Sgt. Pepper's LPs (sadly, reissues) and tour programme. It was not possible for me to get him in the next few years but I have indeed heard he signed from time to time a few each, as far as I know no "Paul McC" but just "Paul" or "Pal" though.

Do you know what happened in Washington D.C. in summer 2013 which made him stop signing or at least reduce it significantly?

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Permalink Reply by Adam Halloran on April 3, 2017 at 4:20am

Very very cool!

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Permalink Reply by Mr. Steffman on April 3, 2017 at 7:45am

People are always p****** off Paul and I wouldn't take a bodyguard's word for fact or even Paul's own words. Habits come and go.

I just coincidentally stumbled upon 2 pics randomly while browsing old sig folders this morning. My two Pauls from 2011 after he denied 1 on 1 the day earlier.

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Permalink Reply by Ethan Moss on April 3, 2017 at 9:19am

For what it's worth here's my Paul McCartney signed for MTV's charity in 2008.

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Permalink Reply by Mr. Steffman on April 4, 2017 at 7:30am

That is gorgeous Ethan! The Katy Perry is insanely legible also. Would you mind sharing more pics of other signstures on it? What type of item is that? Looks like a refridgerator. :)

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Permalink Reply by Josh Board on April 4, 2017 at 12:17am

Nobody had their camera smashed and was left with "two bloody arms." Otherwise, you would've sued, and made an easy million. With that money, you could buy a set of Beatles signatures on the album of your choice.

Met Paul twice. He said no to me twice, once while pointing a finger in my face (after I spent money to attend a charity event he was at). I eventually got it, but...

I think he can be a jerk many times.

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Permalink Reply by Mr. Steffman on April 4, 2017 at 7:14am

Why would I sue? When you take someone's picture without their permission, you risk upsetting them. I made the choice and I accepted the consequences.

And yes, the story is completely true. It was Mark Hamilton at Miami International Airport with the candlestick. Multiple witnesses present.

I can't imagine a world where telling fictitious stories on autograph forums would be my reality, especially embarrassing ones.

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Permalink Reply by James Stone on April 4, 2017 at 7:35am

When you take someone's picture without their permission, you risk upsetting them. I made the choice and I accepted the consequences.

^ From a legal standpoint, this is simply not true, you can take anyone's picture in public, freedom of the press, and if they do property damage or physically hurt you, you can easily sue and win.

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Permalink Reply by Mr. Steffman on April 4, 2017 at 8:03am

I'm not debating whether it was illegal, it definitely was, I'm simply stating why I personally chose not to pursue it.

We all swat at flies, right?

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Permalink Reply by James Stone on April 4, 2017 at 9:28am

That's fine, but that is why people doubt the story (I don't doubt the story). Most people would take action. Guy makes more money in 3 hours onstage than most make in a lifetime, damage my camera and arms, and I love ya to death Sir Paul, but it will cost ya a couple pennies.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on April 4, 2017 at 11:51am

Not everybody has a "sue" mentality. I would hope Justins arms weren't injured that badly. However my own little story with not suing> My son fractured his skull at the age of six on property in my development. Luckily my jobs free healthcare paid for it all (big bucks) anyway we figured he was responsible, we shouldn't sue. Dumbest thing I ever did,shoulda sued their xxxxs off!