Every morning Quote by Leslie Bricusse
“Writing songs and lyrics is not that different from doing the 'Times' crossword every morning. They both give you a good mental workout.”
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.
Treat songwriting like a mental exercise.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily writing practice
- ly lyric exercises
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental habits help you write lyrics?
- How can you make songwriting a daily routine?
Crossword puzzles also involve artistic expression.