He's so good, you really want to hit him now and again. He'd come to rehearsal and he'd write five songs in a day, and he'd do that all the time, whenever he felt like it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Springsteen is extremely prolific, capable of writing multiple songs in a single day whenever inspiration strikes.
- In plain terms
- He can write many songs fast when inspired.
- What can you take from it?
- Consistent creative output comes from staying in touch with inspiration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you capture inspiration?
- What limits creative speed?
Another view
Not everyone can sustain such intense bursts of output.
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