Fast Talking

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Fran Capo holds the title of world’s fastest-talking woman. The Guinness Book of World Records clocked her in at 603.32 words per minute–that’s 10 words a second!

Music: The Canadian Brass "Swingtime" (RCA Victor) -- "Blue Rondo a la Turk" and "Artistry in Rhythm"

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