Life goes on: McCartney on divorce

Paul McCartney is taking thehigh road in hisdivorce from his estranged wife Heather Mills McCartney, who has reportedly accused the ex-Beatle in divorce papers of being mentally and physically abusive.

"Life goes on, I do not hold grudges against anyone. I don't blame anyone for the sadnesses that have happened to me," McCartney told BBC Radio on Friday in his first public comments since the abuse allegations surfaced.

"I think life goes on, and it is what you make of it, so I am pretty optimistic."

McCartneyhas hired the firm that represented Prince Charles in his divorce from Diana, the Princess of Wales, while Mills McCartney has retained the lawyer who represented Diana.

The two, whohave a three-year-old daughter, Beatrice, announced their split in May.

Soon after, lurid storiesabout Mills McCartneys past were splashed all over British tabloids, and commentators wondered how much of the ex-Beatles massive wealth she would request.

The papers then published details of the divorce papers in which Mills, 38,claims McCartney stabbed her in the arm with a broken wine glass, shoved her over a coffee table and grabbed her throat.

Mills McCartney,an anti-landmines and animal rights campaigner, recently announced she will be suing three newspapers: The Sun, Daily Mail and Evening Standard.

Denies abuse allegations

For his part, McCartney said he wont provide any details about their relationship or divorce proceedings. However, he did deny the abuse allegations in a statement released through his lawyers.

"When you are going through difficulties, I think the thing to do for the sake of all the people concerned is to keep a certain dignity and remember that it is a private affair, and that way, you will probably get through it better," he said.

McCartney was on the program to promote the premiere of his classical composition Ecce Cor Meum (Behold My Heart) at Londons Royal Albert Hall.He said it was inspired by the death of his first wife, Linda, from breast cancer in 1998.

McCartney said his music was keeping him going and remaining positive about the future.

He said the composition contained Lindas spirit and he was also grateful for the support of his family and friends.

"This has been such a long labour of love and so many great people have helped me.