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Post by Otacon on Jan 30, 2004 23:15:22 GMT
Maybe he wants it to be known. Why would he allow for all of these "clues" even after The Beatles break up? Don't you think "they" would catch it, even if he didn't? So let's say they do catch it. They would just get rid of it, right? Unless of course Faul assured them that it meant nothing. Take for instance his first solo album cover, McCartney. I believe it's an English saying that "Life is a bowl of cherries"...  ...what about when the bowl is empty? Do you honestly think anyone would let that slide? Or, how about the image of JP's corpse in the "Free As A Bird" video? Someone would have caught that, it catches your eye even without looking for it. Then you add in the recent guest to the boards "Billyshears" (I believe that is his name) and...well...if you have ever seen his posts, you've probably sighted spelling and grammatical errors as well as know that he has all but claimed to be Faul (unless I've missed something). And notice how he has tried to make the text black, but he doesn't put it inside the little [] (always making the word "TEXT" black). He seems rushed. It doesn't seem like he's going over his work very carefully. Now, sure, he could just be some lier, and I'm not saying that he isn't, I'm just saying that it kind of fits with what I'm trying to say (that is, that it would seem as if he wants us to know). Sure, Faul could just be playing with us, but, place yourself in his shoes; wouldn't you want everyone (including yourself) believe that you really are JP? Make it so that no one has a doubt in their mind? |
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Post by PaulBearer on Jan 31, 2004 2:05:00 GMT
Billy is tired of playing the game. He's "trapped inside these four walls". He puts in clues. And yet most still don't get it. And yet, another part of him doesn't want to let go, still wants to hold on.
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Post by Fwings on Jan 31, 2004 6:17:35 GMT
Here's my opinion of what happened (based on clues and what we know so far) I think that when he was with The Beatles (or, following John's line of thinking, just "Beatles" ), he was enjoying the role a great deal. Here he was, going from a poor cop in chilly Ontario to Paul McCartney of The Beatles, where the world was his oyster. He dropped clues and allowed clues to be dropped because it was all in good fun to him; he understood that the others' had lost a dear friend, and it was someone who he idolized a great deal. He did this thinking that when the band broke up, his role as Paul would be over. It was a temporary game for him ("I can stay until it's time to go..." )
When it became apparent that the band was beyond salvaging (remember that he was the only one who wanted to keep it alive... he wasn't ready to give up the game yet), he made the decision himself of going solo and continuing the role. It soon began to dawn on him that there was now no way out. He had trapped himself forever, and could no longer be William Sheppard. It's a double-edged sword. Sometimes he still enjoys being Paul McCartney, but during personal reflection, he probably laments himself and the whole ordeal. However, if the public found out about him, he'd probably be viewed as history's greatest fraud. It's probably very conflicting for him.
If only we could let him know that those of us that are fans of his music will still love him as BILL SHEPPARD, the fifth Beatle.
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Post by PaulBearer on Jan 31, 2004 12:19:17 GMT
Maybe you are letting him know that simply by writing this.  |
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Post by Otacon on Feb 1, 2004 2:41:52 GMT
Yes, you two are probably right, and I agree with you...if only he'd see that people do love him. He's an excellent musician, and I love his music (hell, even if he didn't write it, he has a beautiful voice).
The thing is, a lot of people on this board think he played some role in James Paul's death, yet they don't bring much evidence forth to support their accusations.
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Post by PaulBearer on Feb 2, 2004 4:23:09 GMT
An "accomplice" after the fact? But then they all are...
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Post by Otacon on Feb 3, 2004 0:34:36 GMT
No, I meant before, as in, he somehow had something to do with the murder (directly or indrectly, but most likely indirectly)
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Post by SunKing on Feb 3, 2004 15:48:42 GMT
Here's my opinion of what happened (based on clues and what we know so far) I think that when he was with The Beatles (or, following John's line of thinking, just "Beatles" ), he was enjoying the role a great deal. Here he was, going from a poor cop in chilly Ontario to Paul McCartney of The Beatles, where the world was his oyster. He dropped clues and allowed clues to be dropped because it was all in good fun to him; he understood that the others' had lost a dear friend, and it was someone who he idolized a great deal. He did this thinking that when the band broke up, his role as Paul would be over. It was a temporary game for him ( "I can stay until it's time to go..." ) When it became apparent that the band was beyond salvaging (remember that he was the only one who wanted to keep it alive... he wasn't ready to give up the game yet), he made the decision himself of going solo and continuing the role. It soon began to dawn on him that there was now no way out. He had trapped himself forever, and could no longer be William Sheppard. It's a double-edged sword. Sometimes he still enjoys being Paul McCartney, but during personal reflection, he probably laments himself and the whole ordeal. However, if the public found out about him, he'd probably be viewed as history's greatest fraud. It's probably very conflicting for him. If only we could let him know that those of us that are fans of his music will still love him as BILL SHEPPARD, the fifth Beatle. Gigantic!!! Vote for -Wings- |
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Post by beldabeast on Mar 11, 2004 18:57:53 GMT
Maybe he wants it to be known. Why would he allow for all of these "clues" even after The Beatles break up? Don't you think "they" would catch it, even if he didn't? So let's say they do catch it. They would just get rid of it, right? Unless of course Faul assured them that it meant nothing. Take for instance his first solo album cover, McCartney. I believe it's an English saying that "Life is a bowl of cherries"... ...what about when the bowl is empty? Do you honestly think anyone would let that slide? Or, how about the image of JP's corpse in the "Free As A Bird" video? Someone would have caught that, it catches your eye even without looking for it. Then you add in the recent guest to the boards "Billyshears" (I believe that is his name) and...well...if you have ever seen his posts, you've probably sighted spelling and grammatical errors as well as know that he has all but claimed to be Faul (unless I've missed something). And notice how he has tried to make the text black, but he doesn't put it inside the little [] (always making the word "TEXT" black). He seems rushed. It doesn't seem like he's going over his work very carefully. Now, sure, he could just be some lier, and I'm not saying that he isn't, I'm just saying that it kind of fits with what I'm trying to say (that is, that it would seem as if he wants us to know). Sure, Faul could just be playing with us, but, place yourself in his shoes; wouldn't you want everyone (including yourself) believe that you really are JP? Make it so that no one has a doubt in their mind? He did prevent about 200 suicides . And he saved me from being a seriously bummed -out 13 year old . I am astounded that goverments are so evil they will murder their own childrens rock and roll idols . |
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Post by Perplexed on Mar 11, 2004 19:24:36 GMT
I think there exists a new "role" for which transitioning into might be a relief. I don't assume that Paul's country or label had anything to do with his, well, possible alleged demise. Britain , EMI, etc, had every reason to protect him to the fullest and keep him alive. What happened, must then be a complete mystery to us. If there is a culprit, we can not deduce them. *Of course, he may still be alive, and all these ideas would then be inaccurate. William has done great things, and become remarkably better throughout his career. Of course he's written his songs. So what if many were co-written? Many people have a cowriter. Didn't Lennon? And what was his name? Nobody wants to be misunderstood. Nobody wants to be pre-judged, misjudged, or mis-percieved. Do you? Do I? Does William? We all, at times, may want to change the way we are seen, but we still want to hedge our bets against misperception. We alone know our own hearts, and why we choose the things we do. And we yearn for others to comprehend the conviction about a thing that we have done. We sometimes need others to see the picture we've got to look at. And the cynical world, that reacts in its partial ignorance, can be cold and unreceptive. But it wouldn't have to be like that------there must be a way out, if a way out were sought. But, I believe, that it's better for a man himself to decide how and when to step through that big door..............  |
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Post by LUCY on Mar 12, 2004 0:14:47 GMT
He did prevent about 200 suicides . And he saved me from being a seriously bummed -out 13 year old . I am astounded that governments are so evil they will murder their own children's rock and roll idols . The whole suicide angle is such a convenient cover story, ment to soften the blow of the hash, cruel facts....... I refuse to Faul for it. |
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Post by Perplexed on Mar 12, 2004 8:00:02 GMT
Lucy, there may certainly be other far less altruistic reasons that might be attributed to all this. But, not ot lessen your point, I feel like confirming a conviction in my mind that, actually, that would have been an issue. Not perhaps so many "suicides" per se, but a wide spread somewhat traumatic reaction by many (mainly) female teens.
Langour, sadness, depressioin, withdrawal, tears. I think most would have coped and moved on, kids have resilience, but the immediate impact from such a news report would have affected so MANY homes (in the western world) all at one time. I don't think its ridiculous to consider that. I don't believe it would have triggered a suicide epidemic, really, that's just going too far. That is too melodramatic. But, yes, other issues played their part, no doubt.
So, I accept your very valid point as well.
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