Most Beatles fans dream of meeting Paul McCartney, the legendary songwriter behind timeless classics like I’ve Just Seen a Face and Yesterday. His music revolutionized pop culture, earning him countless fans, millions of records sold, and numerous awards. McCartney also recently shared his last photos with Quincy Jones.
While there’s a saying that meeting your heroes can be disappointing, those lucky enough to meet McCartney often feel the opposite. Though he isn’t a fan of signing autographs, he prefers genuine conversations with fans, exchanging stories and personal connections. This down-to-earth approach has left many fans calling him the “coolest person they’ve ever met.”
McCartney himself has a clear favorite for the title of “coolest person.” In a 2020 interview with Adam Buxton, he named his wife, Nancy Shevell, as the coolest person he’s ever met, calling her “very cool.” He also shared memorable experiences meeting iconic figures like Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.
Meeting Elvis, during his early Beverly Hills days before the Vegas era, left a lasting impression on McCartney, who described him as “darn cool.” Another pivotal meeting was with Bob Dylan, who not only introduced The Beatles to marijuana but also influenced their music. This encounter played a key role in shifting the band’s sound toward dreamy, psychedelic experimentation, shaping some of the era’s most groundbreaking music.
Despite these legendary encounters, McCartney holds his wife Nancy in the highest regard, firmly believing she’s the coolest of them all.
