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...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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If you are in a dark place, my heart breaks for you. I just don’t want you to get lost in the darkness.
social media buttons on keyboard
We are all flawed. We all make mistakes. We all need forgiveness from time to time. I know I do.
pumpkin pie with leaf crust
Not all. . . but my rule is, if I haven't had too much, I haven't had enough.
psychology, mental puzzle piece
It is amazing to me that I haven’t heard anyone so much as hint at the obvious elephant-sized hole in the VO universe.
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.
covid and the magic of a few kind words
An email came today from an advertising agency I had worked with. They had written a […]
voice-over without pants
As I went through my evening auditions, I wasn’t feeling well. I was really tired and […]
There are rare instances where an unanticipated thought hits you and in an instant changes the […]
Almost a year ago now, I began seriously building my voice-over business. One of the first […]
I wonder if other people experienced this, where the voice of a favorite narrator becomes the voice in your own head?

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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