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Nationality

Being an encyclopedia with a worldwide viewership, why does this article not have any reference to Paul McCartney being British as opposed to English, or at least added to his birthplace? He is a citizen of the UK first and foremost, not England, so I strongly believe this should be reflected in his article. To make another point this wording excludes every other British citizen in in the United Kingdom from having a rightful connection to him if he is being listed as solely English, which is unfair. 31.221.49.179 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 04:27, 16 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Nationality and citizenship aren't always in Sync. He was born in England which is a national component of the entity called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The UK is a funny place - several nations; Scotland, Wales included. In Rugby football there’s a comp called the Six Nations. Wales, England, Scotland, France Ireland and, Italy play.

It may not be incorrect to refer to him as English for the purposes of the article. Montalban (talk) 21:25, 20 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Billionaire?

He is included in the category "English billionaires". Is he really THAT wealthy? Edwardx (talk) 22:18, 19 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

This would seem only to confuse things as in England a billion is a million x a million, whereas in America a billion is a thousand x a million. Montalban (talk) 02:34, 20 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

The so-called "British billion" is almost never used now in the UK. I meant is he worth a thousand million? Edwardx (talk) 11:23, 20 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

McCartney is clearly dead.

They myth didn't just start for no reason. Here's the proof. http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/pics/36836_01_lg.jpg — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.47.251.142 (talk) 22:46, 2 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

pls take the time to read more on the topic - more reading with external links to books and articles can be found at Paul is dead.Moxy (talk) 22:49, 2 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

24.47.251.142 (talk) 22:53, 2 January 2013 (UTC) McCartney is not dead, you freaking moron. You're thinking about John Lennon.[reply]