McCartney, fish friend

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Paul McCartney has revealed that a fishing trip turned him into a vegetarian.

The ex-Beatle, 65, poses next to the words "I Am Paul McCartney, And I Am A Vegetarian" in the advert for animal rights group Peta.

He is quoted as saying: "Many years ago, I was fishing, and as I was reeling in the poor fish, I realised, 'I am killing him - all for the passing pleasure it brings me'.

"Something inside me clicked. I realised as I watched him fight for breath that his life was as important to him as mine is to me."