Jimmy Carr speaks at 92 beats per minute.

It’s slower than most people talk, but that’s the point. The average conversation moves at 120 to 150 words per minute - fast enough to blur.

At 92, there’s space between the words. Ideas have time to land. Jimmy even listens to music at that tempo before going on stage, training his voice to follow the rhythm. It’s a deliberate pace - measured, calm, slightly unexpected. Not designed to impress, but to hold attention. Politicians, trial lawyers, and seasoned storytellers often use the same method. Not because slower is always better - but because, when used well, it makes people listen..