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“But thankfully, my first album, Wide Screen, was sort of a critics darling - everyone raved about it, but no one bought it. They only manufactured 10,000 copies; I wasnt even in the running for failure!”

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Rupert Holmes

Rupert Holmes is a renowned composer known for his musical compositions and songwriting. Born on February 24, 1947, his work has had a profound impact on the music industry since the 1970s. more

“Kipling said that Success and Failure are both imposters, and we should all listen to Kipling, if only because none of us are likely to know anybody else named Rudyard. But having been bitten in my life 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.”

Ifs Knows Should Said Victory Add Defeat Ice Cream Ice Cream Success And Failure Imposter Victory And Defeat Kipling Pecans

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“I didn't want much. I wanted much more. In fact, I wanted everything.”

Want Facts Wanted

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“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.”

Giving Real Character Type Proud Miracle Give Me Faster Royalty

Author: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.”

Firsts Form Found Careers First Time Exciting Busy Mediums Vacation Intrigue

Author:Rupert Holmes