Quote by Larry Speakes

Being a press secretary is like learning to type: You're hunting and pecking for a while and then you find yourself doing the touch system and don't realize it. You're speaking for the president without ever having to go to him.

Being a press secretary is like learning to type: You're hun

Summary

The quote compares being a press secretary to learning to type. Initially, one may struggle to find the right words and information, similar to hunting and pecking on a keyboard. However, with experience and practice, the press secretary becomes proficient, representing the president's views and ideas without needing to consult them constantly. Just like typing becomes second nature with the touch system, speaking on behalf of the president becomes seamless and intuitive for the press secretary.

By Larry Speakes

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