It was actually drumming that gave me the stamina to get into sports later. I started playing drums at 13, and when I got to the international touring level... I got interested in cross-country skiing, long-distance swimming, bicycling... things that require stamina, not finesse.

Neil Peart

Neil Peart

Actually Drumming Drums Finesse Gave Get Got Interested International Later Level Long-Distance Me Playing Require Skiing Sports Stamina Started Swimming Things Touring

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