Paul McCartney got candid with Conan O’Brien on his podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend,” revealing what he loves most about John Lennon.

McCartney has been outspoken about his former Beatles bandmate’s attitude, saying he always admired his ability to navigate through a series of “little tragedies” he experienced as a child. The 81-year-old musician was asked about potential insecurities and vulnerabilities in John Lennon. “I don’t know about anxiety, but vulnerability is very real,” McCartney said. podcast.

McCartney shuffled through a series of childhood photos. This is a collection of timeless images from his youth when he and Lennon shared their passion for music. He stopped to explain how “cool” they thought they were in their 20s, making the audience laugh about how the legendary star perceived his youth.

McCartney spoke about his time with Lennon and the impact John had on his life.

“When he was a child, his mother was declared not good enough to raise him … his father … left home when John was three years old,” McCartney said.

“So it’s not that great,” he said.

McCartney explained how Lennon’s childhood trauma affected his outlook on life and affected it in many ways.

“I understand why he had such weaknesses. I was always impressed with the way he handled it, because I’m not sure I could handle what he went through so well.” The body,” McCartney said.

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“Later, when I grew up and thought about John’s upbringing, he had a really tragic life,” he said. (Related article: John Lennon’s ex-boyfriend talks about sex life and relationships during marriage with Yoko Ono)

“Mother Julia came to see her son and on the way home she was run over by an off-duty police officer who was probably a little drunk and died,” McCartney said. “Now I know why he was so vulnerable.”