Paul McCartney: I Don't Like Lifetime Achievement Awards

Despite being in the midst of a High Court battle with Heather ‘Mucca’ Mills, Sir Paul McCartney has found time to speak about the Brit Awards on Wednesday where he will receive an Outstanding Contribution To Music award.

The 65-year-old music legend is being awarded for his solo work at the Earl’s Court ceremony and says that he’s not that comfortable with stigmas of certain honours.

He explains: "I don't really like Lifetime Achievement awards because you feel as like you're going to stop any second.

"Mid-Life Crisis award I wouldn't mind. Outstanding Contribution is all right. It sounds like I've made a big donation to somebody so it's great. It's really lovely and getting any award is special but the Brits is even more."

In the interview with BBC6music, Macca was asked whether he’s planned his acceptance speech yet and continued: "No, truth is that I haven't written it and I never do. I try and just pick up something on the night you know. One of the presenters might say something that's relevant and you go off that or I might just be truly thankful.

"You never know how it's going to grab you. It might just be a silly night or it may be a deeply moving night, I don't know. I'll probably try and work my family in because they're cool and I need to thank them constantly, or they'll kill me."