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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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Hello My Name Is Name Tag Blank
What does the way you say your name say about you? Is it good or bad? Indifferent? If indifferent, is that good or bad? If being indifferent is good or bad, is it really indifferent?
Pink knockout rose
One of the most powerful things I have learned in life is that if you look hard enough, good can always be found, no matter how dead your roses are; or something like that.
Bono Surrender Review, Jon Gardner Voice-overs
His comfortable delivery is all a listener could ask for. The only thing lacking is a couple of beers to complete the illusion you are sitting with a friend sharing confidences.
My Musical Life, Jon Gardner Voice-Overs
Sometimes a song stays with you and evolves to become what you need as you go along.
JOn Gardner Voiceovers, review of Rode nth-100 headphones
Headphones, failed relationships and using Paul Strikwerda as a scapegoat all in this issue of the TL;DR Voice-Over Blog!
Michelangelo's David, a closeup on Jon Gardner Voice-Overs
I can either focus on the things that constrain me or I can see the beauty and potential of what is being created.
Film reels. Jon Gardner voice-overs, old beginnings
I wasn’t a complete rookie, but I looked like a deer in the headlights, dazed and confused.
Jon Gardner Voice-Overs, Christmas music
From a Civil War lament to one of the most beautiful Christmas songs I know.
Upside down white kitten.
If you start reading voice-over related social media, it won’t take long before you notice a recurring thread of thankfulness and appreciation for an industry that doesn’t eat its young.
Watch repair, fine details, Jon Gardner Voice Overs
This adventure starts when I decide to redesign my website. Cue the dramatic, musical DUN Dunnn! that foreshadows the horrible mistake our hero makes before everything goes to sh**.

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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