And in spite of all his recent troubles, there seems little sign of McCartney slipping into quiet retirement.

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Everything looks crumbling and quiet, there's almost no sign of life.

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Now, it has been quiet tonight for quite sometime so that could be a sign that there are some negotiations.

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