His records have sold almost half a billion copies and his compositions have been covered by hundreds of recording artists. ”Yesterday“ is still one of the most requested and played songs on radio around the world. It’s no wonder that the BBC named him ”Composer of the Millennium“. However, Sir Paul is more than an exceptional music artist. He is admired for his exemplary character, his support of many humanitarian causes, his contributions to charity and his overall patronage of the arts.

McCartney with President Gorbachev. Sir Paul spoke a few words in German and then thanked John, George, Ringo and his parents for helping achieve his dreams.

In many positive ways Mr. McCartney represents the best qualities of mankind in the 21st century. He has spoken out eloquently on, as well as openly supported, many important initiatives including the banning of land-mines, cancer research and the importance of a peaceful co-exis-tence. Following the terror attacks in the United States he released the single ”Freedom” with all proceeds going to the families of the policemen and firemen who gave their lives to save others.

Recently Sir Paul has shown his abilities in other artistic fields, too. His first book of poetry was greeted with critical acclaim in England, bus his great love is still music and so he has been touring with his band through the U.S. in 2002.