I type even faster than I talk. I’m very proud of that. I type so fast. And I have to because the characters are living in real time and I’ve got to keep up with them. It’s a miracle they even give me a royalty.
Meaning of the quote
Rupert Holmes, an English composer, is very proud of how quickly he can type. He types faster than he can even talk! He has to type super fast because the characters in his stories are living and moving in real-time, and he needs to keep up with them as he writes. It's amazing that he even gets paid for his work, since he has to write so quickly to capture the action as it happens.
About Rupert Holmes
Rupert Holmes is a British-American composer, singer-songwriter, dramatist, and author known for his hit singles “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” and “Him.” He has also created successful musicals and TV shows, and written a novel.
More quotes from Rupert Holmes
I’ve tried in my career to do most everything, because it all intrigues me. And I’ve found the first time I work in a new form, I discover all the things that make that an exciting medium. I’ve been very busy most of my career. I’ve had very few vacations.
British-American composer and singer-songwriter
I type even faster than I talk. I’m very proud of that. I type so fast. And I have to because the characters are living in real time and I’ve got to keep up with them. It’s a miracle they even give me a royalty.
British-American composer and singer-songwriter
Having in my life been bitten by the jaws of both victory and defeat, I must rush to add that success is to failure as butter pecan ice cream is to death.
British-American composer and singer-songwriter
In all my years of performing, no audience member has ever actually assaulted me. I consider this to be the singular triumph of my performing career.
British-American composer and singer-songwriter
The truth is, I initially became a singer-songwriter while still in my teens because it was the only way to guarantee that somebody on earth would sing the songs I was writing. Since then, I’ve performed just about everywhere: rock clubs, concerts halls, arenas, TV.
British-American composer and singer-songwriter
I didn’t want much. I wanted much more. In fact, I wanted everything.
British-American composer and singer-songwriter