Article: Let her be, Sir Paul tells critics who snipe at Heather; McCartney's emotional outburst in defence of 'amazing' wife.

Byline: LAURA BENJAMIN

SINCE marrying Sir Paul McCartney, Heather Mills has endured criticism from every side, including from her own stepchildren.

She has been accused of being a gold-digger and there were even reports that she had once been a call girl.

Now, it seems, her husband has had enough.

In an emotional outburst, Sir Paul blasted those who snipe at his wife and angrily denied their relationship was based purely on the former model's looks.

'I'm not some stupid old man who fell for someone who looks good,' he said.

'That's rubbish. I'm not stupid. I wouldn't marry someone for their looks - they'd have to ...

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