Possible Clues:

• Press editor, penning lines, talked rubbish
• Data storage device computer manufacturer rejected made little sense
• Verdi composed lines -- adding finishing touches for The Leopard made little sense
• Journey over valley, on reflection, made little sense
• Talked foolishly of car journey learner driver went on first
• Journey to lake with tour guide (talked nonsense!)
• Talked rubbish in car journey up valley