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What does it mean?
McCartney asserts he is alive despite rumors or appearances to the contrary.
In plain terms
I am still alive.
What can you take from it?
Rumors of your demise are often exaggerated.

Where it applies

  • responding to death rumors
  • clarifying personal status
  • humorous deflection

Putting it to work

  • debunk false claims
  • assert your presence

Questions to consider

  • What false rumor have you heard about yourself?
  • How do you handle public misinformation?

Another view

It lacks context on why the rumor existed.

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