Posted on 10/15/2007 12:28:49 PM PDT by fanfan
Paul McCartney has revealed his true feelings about his divorce from Heather Mills for the first time - and likened it to going through Hell.
When Sir Paul was asked whether he had any regrets about the fall-out from the break-down of the four-year marriage, he momentarily dropped his guard and spoke candidly quoting Winston Churchill.
The former Beatle said: 'Going through a divorce is a very painful thing. As Winston Churchill once said, "If you're going through Hell, keep going".
The relevance of the quote - from the most prominent war strategist of modern times - will not have been lost on McCartney, and observers of his increasingly acrimonious divorce battle.
Aside from showing just how debilitating and entrenched the battle has become for him, the words also give an indication that McCartney is keen to press on towards a swift resolution.
The Mail has learned that Miss Mills is also pushing for an early result away from a messy and public High Court confrontation.
In the interview with the Radio Times, McCartney speaks of the importance of remaining dignified - and silent - in such disputes.
He said: 'The only solution is to remain dignified. If I don't keep a silence about it, I lose this idea of being dignified. But I've a wonderful baby. 'She's a great joy to me, as are my elder children, so I'm a lucky man.'
Sources have told the Mail that though Miss Mills is also ostensibly shying away from speaking publicly about the case - even arriving at court last week hiding under a blanket - she is finding ways to nudge Sir Paul towards that early out of court settlement.
Heather has for instance spent much of the time since last Thursday's Financial Dispute Resolution meeting building a robust case to convince his team why he should settle long before a public hearing next year.
A source told the Mail: 'Heather felt so encouraged about the Financial Dispute Resolution hearing last week.
'She thought they would settle very quickly after. But Paul's team have not been back in touch. She now feels like he has led her up the garden path.
'Heather has been putting the word out that it is not in Paul's best interest to go to court by reminding him of the cards she is holding.
'She has started been making worrying noises about the custody of Beatrice, suggesting she might perhaps take her to America for long periods of time.
'She has been saying that if they go to court, the judge will not pay any interest to what she calls 'the catalogue lies' that have been said about her in the press.
'She is saying that if this goes to court, she will get awarded more money, that it will be worst for Beatrice to have her parents so publicly warring.
'His legal team has been reminded that Heather could argue that she put him back on track emotionally and with his career after Linda died. And perhaps then if she goes to court she should then fight for some of his future earnings.
'Heather has also been talking again about her personal security and that of Beatrice. She is saying the longer this all drags on and the more public it gets, the more worried she is that she will become public enemy No1. And greater security for them all is something Paul will have to pay for.
'She has also been speaking of there now being unprecedented offers coming in from the US to go on shows like Oprah, Jay Leno and Letterman. Paul is getting all this nudging encouragement to do the deal right away.
'There has been all this encouragement - and the longer is takes for Paul's team to come back to them with a settlement, the more frenzied it is becoming.
'Her side have also been saying that if Paul wants public war, he can have it. But as Heather has pointed out, a lot could come out in court. And Paul should remember that after what has been said about her over the years - truth or lie - she does not have much reputation left to defend. But she wants him to know that if she is forced into a corner, she could very publicly destroy his reputation.'
A source close to Heather said last night: 'As of yesterday, the latest line is that if Paul doesn't settle in the very near future and if it goes to court, Heather will stretch the court case long into next year. Let's not forget, Heather is still suffering horribly after having follow-up operations on her leg. Such problems could stretch out a divorce hearing.
'And if this all drags out, Paul must also be worrying about what potentially damaging allegations might leak out about the marriage break-up in the future. It could all get very messy again very quickly.'
Spokesman for Mills and McCartney refused to comment on the progress of the divorce last night.
And I should care because.....?
I thought it said “Macaca” - couldn’t have that now, could we?
Because you took the time to reply?
LOL.
I guess you don’t have an ex-wife.
Those of us who have had women exactly like her, stop at no end to try to ruin our lives, well, we understand.
Poor Paul.
Well, Paul is not running for anything.
LOL.
I have no idea why they call him that.
A golddigger who preyed on a grieving man and who is now using her own daughter as a hostage in financial negotiations.
You nailed it.
On the thread called "if you only had an hour to live, what would you do", a man came on and said he'd spend it with his ex wife because that would be the longest hour of his life. I responded that I'd spend it with my ex husband, too. Because it would DEFINITELY be the longest hour of his life....My point is that "ex-husband" can be equally or even more so profane than "ex-wife". Trust me.
But the laws that govern it don't. Please don't tell me you think the laws are fair to both parents.
I responded that I'd spend it with my ex husband, too. Because it would DEFINITELY be the longest hour of his life
You see?
That's exactly what I mean!
Why do you still want to hurt him? Why would you be that obsessed with him?
He hurt you? OK, so did the guy that mugged me at gun point, but I've moved on.
All this hate, and resentment from Mills to McCartney is evil.
I'm just calling it for what it is.
Sometimes the jokes write themselves.
I'm starting a new club. STW. Stop The Whining.
It certainly doesn't look like I'm the only hater out there. Now, does it, FRiend? Everyone gets stomped on.
And I have moved on. I was responding to a joke and pointing out that you ain't alone in the boat.
No fool like an old fool.
McCartney was an idiot not to have an iron clad pre nup.
She must be a world class shag.
I didn't say all divorced women are worthy of it.
you call MY opinion slanted
No, I referred to the legal system which handles divorce, and child custody cases, and you can't tell me that child custody is slanted toward men.
I think blacks are treated fairly, I think gays have it ok, I think DADs have it just fine.
Blacks, Gays, and Dads, Oh My!
Where are my ruby slippers? LOL!
I'm starting a new club. STW. Stop The Whining.
The Eagles already did it with 'Get Over It'.
I was responding to a joke and pointing out that you ain't alone in the boat.
Sorry, I must have missed the joke you were responding to.
I'm sounding mean, and I shouldn't be like this I guess, but can you honestly tell me that you think Heather Mills is doing the right thing?
That's why I posted this, because there are women like her, and it's wrong.
Someone made the point that his first love lasted until death, so one can understand why he’d trust the next woman.
I bet he won’t be so stupid the next time.
I meant to add, prenuptial agreements are not binding in England.
He was involved with Jane Asher for five years and engaged to her - and that ended very badly.
He wasn't with Mills much longer than he was with Asher.
I wasn’t aware of that.
I guess he just kept trying to replace his wife.
Did Asher sue him too?
He was supposed to marry her, there was a nasty breakup and he married Linda a couple of years later.
Asher was 22 when they broke up - she moved on.
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