WARNING: This blog frequently contains humor...

...or at least my lame attempts at humor. In any case, not everything you read here should be taken literally. A sense of humor is highly recommended.

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Star Trek Deep Space 9
Voice-over wisdom hidden within Star Trek revealed here for the first time! Well, second time, since this is Volume 2.
The TL;DR voice-Over Blog, relaxed grumpy cat
Be assured, my cats have shown no sign of insult or injury from my definitely not hurtful or hateful terms of endearment.
Surprised by OneVoice Award Nomination
Surprised? Shocked? Humbled? Honored? Really? Yes. And more.
Jon Gardner voice-Overs, squirrel on path, get out of your own way
Don't beat yourself up and please stop banging your head, I'm trying to watch TV.
Jon Gardner Voice-Overs, coloring outside the lines, crayons, risk taking
Having just saved both our lives, I felt he deserved a well thought out, adult answer.
Flower growing through cracked soil, flaws, cracks, beauty
“Real” doesn’t always, or even usually, mean speaking your lines the way you would in everyday life.
Small boy in sunglasses meditating
I wasn’t convinced of the value of it. I am not one to embrace manipulative mind tricks even if they are self-inflicted.
Two fabulous voice actor, voice-over t-shirts
It is amazing how small events in a persons life all strung together can lead them to unexpected shameless marketing attempts.
boo-berry cereal as an antidepressant
It is hard to write clearly with a mouth crammed full of Boo Berry cereal, and it is hard to wipe my mouth while typing.

Being a professional voice actor is about more than the sound of a voice. It is script interpretation, acting, imagination, and a professional who makes your project more important that their ego. It also means broadcast quality sound, great communication skills, prompt follow-up and a quick turnaround. A great attitude doesn't hurt either.

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