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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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?
Child at a crossroads
When you started, you had a reason—a “why”—that motivated you. Does this still hold true? Is it realistic?
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.
Pumpkin spice latte with Halloween pumpkin
Individuals who are addicted to pumpkin spice often look different than before they began using.
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.
Star Trek, NCC-1701-D
I bet you didn't know that many of the primary characters were also voice actors.
You could always watch another YouTube video to get what you need, right? So what is the big deal?
Tying shoes the right way - Jon Gardner Voice-Overs
It could be that I worry a tiny, itsy-bitsy bit too much about things that don’t really matter.
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.

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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