[willtheperson]

I love collaboration while planning and talking about how / why to implement something; however, when I want to actually build that idea, I'm typically much faster when I just throw on some headphones and go for it.

Admittedly, I've never pair programmed. Sounds like two bros writing a screenplay in a coffee shop and high-fiving over every rad idea they jam on.

[ccontrast]

I see pair programming as a fantastic way to learn - from what I've experienced, though, it's not an ideal way to work through a project in its entirety.