Quote by Bill Nighy

Anyone who can do the splits and come back up on the backbeat, as James Brown and Prince can, has my eternal respect. Prince, who is a genius of the highest order, can come back up while singing and playing the guitar.

Anyone who can do the splits and come back up on the backbea

Summary

This quote highlights the exceptional talent and physical prowess possessed by musicians such as James Brown and Prince. It emphasizes their ability not only to perform complicated dance moves, like doing the splits, but also their skill in synchronizing these movements with the rhythm of the music. The quote particularly lauds Prince, portraying him as a genius who surpasses expectations by effortlessly singing, playing the guitar, and executing such physical feats at the same time. This tribute underscores the author's utmost admiration and eternal respect for artists who possess such extraordinary musical and physical abilities.

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By Bill Nighy

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