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Jul 26 2008 by Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo SIR Paul McCartney has spoken about the unique spirit of Lipa at the college’s graduation ceremony. Speaking at yesterday’s graduation bash at the Philharmonic Hall, he said: “The spirit of this school is what sets it apart from lots of other places.” Sir Paul also unusually talked about life in The Beatles, revealing what set them apart from other groups was their ability to seize on new and unusual things that happened to them both inside and outside the recording studio. He said: “We caught hold of the accident when it happened.” He urged Lipa graduates to do the same. Actor John Hurt was among those honoured with a Companionship – Lipa’s equivalent of an honorary degree – by Sir Paul at the ceremony. The award-winning 68-year-old Shakespearean actor and film star said: “I am... [read full story]
