Today, Paul McCartney will be receiving the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. (How has he not won this yet?) Yesterday afternoon, in anticipation of the award, McCartney spoke to the press about Beatles history, the Gershwin Prize, and, oddly enough, President Obama. "I must say I'm a big fan, he's a great guy. So lay off him. He's doing great," said McCartney in defense a beleaguered Obama. While discussing the classic song 'A Day in the Life,' McCartney said "don't ask me about Beatles history, I'm just too busy grinning." On the Gershwin Prize, he commented, "as a kid, I grew up listening to the music of the Gershwin brothers and loved it and had no idea of course that one day I might be in such a place getting an honor such as this." The ex-Beatle was charming and self-effacing throughout. Footage after the break.

On 'A Day in the Life'

On the Gershwin Prize

On President Obama