Things he said today -- Rocker with a lolly ice -- How to become a Beatle -- The toppermost -- It started to be art -- My dark hour -- Rage against the machine -- The astronaut and the moon -- Starting from scratch -- Soaring -- Wings folded -- Of frogs and firemen -- That's a great idea, Eddie! -- British light music -- John -- Unfinished business -- Apollo C. Vermouth -- A pot of gold -- This magic experiment -- Beyond the smile -- Living is easy with nice clothes -- Heaven and earth -- Punks and rivals -- If I were not upon the stage -- Another wide prairie -- More cowbell -- Do it now -- Fallibility -- Linda -- Love -- Finale: fifty favourites.

An intimate portrayal of the musical icon, largely in his own words, draws on years of meetings between McCartney and the author and includes candid discussions of the artist's inspirations, creative process, beliefs, and achievements.