Paul McCartney Is Done Signing Autographs

    LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Sir Paul McCartney poses for photograph at the "Hey Grandude!" book signing at Waterstones Piccadilly on September 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
    LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Sir Paul McCartney poses for photograph at the "Hey Grandude!" book signing at Waterstones Piccadilly on September 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

    Paul McCartney says he has stopped signing autographs.

    “It always struck me as a bit strange,” the 79-year-old explained in the November issue of Reader’s Digest UK. “‘Here, can [you] write your name down on the back of this till receipt please?’ Why? We both know who I am.”

    McCartney said he’d prefer to have conversations with fans he meets – and not be asked to pose for selfies.

    “What you’ve usually got is a ropey photo with a poor backdrop and me looking a bit miserable,” he said of the candid snaps. “Let’s chat, let’s exchange stories.”