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“Writing songs and lyrics is not that different from doing the 'Times' crossword every morning. They both give you a good mental workout.” quote by Leslie Bricusse
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“Writing songs and lyrics is not that different from doing the 'Times' crossword every morning. They both give you a good mental workout.”

Leslie Bricusse

About This Quote

Source Interview: 1970s television talk show, 1975

Songwriting exercises the mind like a crossword, demanding pattern recognition, vocabulary, and creative problem‑solving.

In simple terms: Writing songs is a mental workout.

Key Takeaway

Treat songwriting like a mental exercise.

Themes

creativity discipline mental agility

Mood

playful motivational

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily writing practice
  • ly lyric exercises
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

linguistic play cognitive challenge

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mental habits help you write lyrics?
  • How can you make songwriting a daily routine?
A Different Perspective

Crossword puzzles also involve artistic expression.

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