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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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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.
Peter Dickson looking distressed
Why? Because I am going to recommend you not read his book. However, there is more to the story.
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.
Male underwater holding breath
The therapy is to reduce the strain I am putting on my vocal chords so they can heal properly, and build good habits that will reduce the chance of injury in the future. Little did I know it would also bear dividends in my performance.
I am encouraged today. Yesterday I went to a new ENT or ear, nose and throat […]
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 […]
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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