Two legendary musicians seem to relate to each other's pain and heartache. Music star Rod Stewart says he feels sorry for Sir Paul McCartney.
The Scottish rocker insists he understands the heartache Paul has been battling following his marriage breakup from wife, Heather Mills, and admits his divorce to model Rachel Hunter was a sad chapter in his life.
After being presented with the Outstanding Achievement award at Tuesday night's GQ Awards, Rod said, "My lowest point was when Rachel left. That was a bolt of lightning. It was terrible."
"Look at Paul McCartney now. I feel so sorry for him. But I don't blame Rachel. My eldest daughter is six years older than Rachel was when we first met. But it was earth shattering when she went. I wasn't prepared for it at all. I grew up a lot after that," he added.
The men's magazine awards, held at London's Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, saw Paul scoop the Man of the Year prize despite his acrimonious split from Heather.
Justin Timberlake - who recently celebrated his first number one in the UK with his single "SexyBack" - was named International Man of the Year.
Former "Doctor Who" star Billie Piper picked up Woman of the Year, while television presenter Russell Brand - renowned for his wild hair and tight slacks - was named Most Stylish Man of the Year.
Rod's fiancee Penny Lancaster presented the T.V. Personality of the Year award to Jeremy Clarkson.
2006 GQ Awards full list of winners:
Man of the Year: Sir Paul McCartney
Outstanding Achievement: Rod Stewart
TV Personality of the Year: Jeremy Clarkson
International Man: Justin Timberlake
Radio Personality: Jonathan Ross
Sportsman of the Year: John Terry
Comedian of the Year: Ricky Gervais
Politician of the Year: David Cameron
Best Dressed Man: Russell Bran
Woman of the Year: Billie Piper
Editor's Special Award: Borat
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