Linda McCartney Quotes

A collection of quotes by Linda McCartney.

Linda McCartney (1941-1998) was an American photographer, musician, and animal rights activist. Born Linda Eastman on September 24, 1941, in New York City, she developed a passion for photography at a young age. After attending college, she worked as a professional photographer, capturing portraits of several famous musicians and personalities.

In the late 1960s, Linda met Paul McCartney, a member of the iconic rock band, The Beatles, during a photoshoot. They got married in 1969 and became a musical and creative partnership. Linda contributed to Paul's music, playing keyboards and singing backup vocals, and was an integral part of his post-Beatles band, Wings.

Besides her musical career, Linda McCartney was also recognized as an advocate for animal rights. She fervently supported vegetarianism and worked towards raising awareness about cruelty to animals in the food industry. In 1991, she published a best-selling vegetarian cookbook called "Linda McCartney's Home Cooking."

Tragically, her life was cut short on April 17, 1998, when she passed away at the age of 56 after battling breast cancer. Linda McCartney's legacy lives on through her music, photography, and her commitment to animal welfare. Her photographs continue to be appreciated, and she is remembered as a passionate artist and a compassionate activist.

Paul persuaded me to join the band. I would never have had t

Paul persuaded me to join the band. I would never have had the courage otherwise. It was fun at the beginning. We were playing just for fun, with Paul's group.

Linda McCartney


I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice.

I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice.

Linda McCartney

Travel

But I wanted marriage for myself. I was not calculating abou

But I wanted marriage for myself. I was not calculating about it. I wish I was more calculating.

Linda McCartney

Marriage

We are really on top of one another at the moment and I thin

We are really on top of one another at the moment and I think it is amazing how we stay so close. Maybe that's the test. Why not totally put yourself together, rather than always wonder whether you actually like each other?

Linda McCartney

Amazing

I wasn't looking for another marriage. I had been married be

I wasn't looking for another marriage. I had been married before. He is a nice man - a geologist, an Ernest Hemingway type. But Paul and I married because of convention.

Linda McCartney

Marriage

I had daydreams and fantasies when I was growing up. I alway

I had daydreams and fantasies when I was growing up. I always wanted to live in a log cabin at the foot of a mountain. I would ride my horse to town and pick up provisions. Then return to the cabin, with a big open fire, a record player and peace.

Linda McCartney

Peace