It's so true what he says about the fish and his relatively few moments of enjoyment versus the fish's struggle to stay alive...and it's like that Plutarch quote: "But for the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun and light, and of that proportion of life and time it had been born into the world to enjoy."

Posted by: Canaduck | March 11, 2008 02:46 PM

A true legend in every sense of the word. Brilliant Paul.

Posted by: Courtney | March 11, 2008 10:02 PM

Ah, rock stars - is there anything they can't do? :)

Posted by: Daryl | March 12, 2008 04:28 AM

Ah Rock Stars,
Good thing we have them around to get the GOOD views of life noticed!
Your the greatest Paul!

Posted by: Cyndi | March 12, 2008 10:40 AM

Very nice Paul well done for supporting Animal Rights!

Posted by: John Carmody | March 12, 2008 01:43 PM

A very classy shot of a very classy guy. Thanks so much, Paul.

Posted by: Mike Quinoa | March 12, 2008 02:32 PM

The animals of the world have a friend in Paul McCartney. Linda would be proud!

Posted by: Joan Starkman | March 12, 2008 03:08 PM

Paul is so darn cool!

Posted by: Jaclyn | March 12, 2008 04:44 PM

Maestro y señor de la musica...creador de la musica contemporanea...y activista del mundo...Gracias maestro McCartney por enseñarnos una vez más su grandeza y 100% de apoyo a la comida vegetariana...vuelva a México!!!

Posted by: francisco Montaño | March 12, 2008 08:39 PM

I like eating fish, if you don't thats fine but don't push your views on me.

Posted by: Ned Kelly | March 13, 2008 06:10 AM

This put a lump in my throat. Paul is so right.

I used to eat an awful lot of meat. But as I have become older, I am beginning to see just how revolting it is.

I love animals, and am working towards becoming fully vegetarian. Just got beef to eliminate now, which I hardly ever eat anyway, and I will soon be stacking up on things like Quorn! It's gorgeous!

Posted by: Lianne | March 13, 2008 07:37 AM

Thank goodness you have chosen to use this thing called fame for a wonderful chance to speak out against the inhumane treatment of innocent animals. Vegeterian is the healthy and kind way to address our concerns for mankind as well as the beautiful animals! Good Show!

Posted by: angela | March 13, 2008 10:38 AM

I love him so much! He and his late wife Linda are one of the reasons I became veggie. I had the honor of meeting him a few years back and he is so amazing and down to earth. I love this Web Campaign!! Great job PETA!

Posted by: Erin | March 13, 2008 11:16 AM

Hottest. Male. Vegetarian. EVER! I don't care how old he gets, we LUV Sir Paul! This guy truly walks the walk! Total inspiration!

Posted by: nvnvgirl | March 13, 2008 11:20 AM

I became a veggie because of Paul and Linda. But the story he's been telling for YEARS is that Linda turned the family veggie, after making the connection between the lambs frolicking outside and the lamb on the dinner table. Where did THIS story come from? Can't believe he ever fished, anyway.

Posted by: Mary | March 13, 2008 12:11 PM

Such a beautiful man.
Linda is missed everyday.
She is always in my chants.
I am so outraged at what those bastards did to her grave, that I would love to get my hands on them.
They put dead animal parts
on her resting place.
They need to go away "forever", if you know what I mean.

If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian.
~Linda Mc Cartney~

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | March 13, 2008 01:53 PM

a genius vegetarian
visit MEXICO!!!!!!! please

Posted by: pris | March 13, 2008 03:31 PM

Lianne, way to go! Sometimes it's hard to just give it all up at once (because we are raised to think that meat should always be part of a "proper" meal), but you can do it! Have you been to www.goveg.com yet? It's a GREAT resource for someone like you! Best of luck!

Ned Kelly, no one forced you to read this website so just go away!

Sir Paul, you ROCK! The launch of this new ad was published in one of my city's small, free daily newspapers! (in Ontario, Canada!)

Posted by: Michele | March 13, 2008 03:55 PM

Mary,

I believe Paul related the story of the lambs himself. In a flash of luminance, I think Paul and Linda connected the dots together.

Posted by: Mike Quinoa | March 14, 2008 11:13 AM

Sir Paul is also speaking out against the next killing of kangaroos due in Australia ( I think about 500).

Posted by: Ana | March 14, 2008 12:38 PM

You rock Sir Paul, you rock.

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | March 14, 2008 12:47 PM

I do not eat fish. Never liked it. They are souls...like us...they see us...your quote...from Plutark...is true. It makes sound judgment all around. Thanks for your words canaduck. It was inspiring.

Posted by: GlassWalrus | March 14, 2008 04:52 PM

awww, Paul is always rockin! he is one of my inspirations and I just love em!

Posted by: Kelley | March 22, 2008 08:09 PM

Ojala hubiera muchas personas como tu Paul.
Thanks for everything .

Posted by: leo | March 23, 2008 09:23 PM

Maravilhoso ter uma pessoa tão mundialmente conhecida dizendo coisas tão humanamente importantes sobre temas absolutamente urgentes como o fim do absurdo e ultrajante holocausto animal. Thank's dear Paul!

Posted by: Milena | September 17, 2008 02:57 PM

this guy is just an hero...he is one of my role models in life...his life is not just an example of the beauty of music,is about how explain in different ways, in different actions the beauty and love that this world still have..im new in this hole thing but my hurt is not...everybody feel deep inside what this world is going through and we just need to open the eyes of the soul to wake up

Posted by: Marielle | September 26, 2008 06:54 PM

I Love Paul McCartney!!<333

Posted by: Erika | February 5, 2009 11:34 PM