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...there's a new, even more cryptic request showing up in auditions now. Have you see it too? I'm talking about the call for voices that was sent back again by the prospective client, 'cause the first round of auditions were too "announcery". Fine. 'Quite accustomed to seeing THAT. [See my rants...
I dunno. How are you doing these days? Somehow I made it through January...the most hated month in my year. I'm one of the most optimistic people I know, but that doesn't mean I'm immune to doldrums. Lethargy is an equal opportunity mind-set. Business can be good, or jobs can be scarce...none...
Online businesses are feedback crazy. I understand the need for follow-up, customer service, and keeping metrics as much as the next guy, but I'm noticing follow-up survey overload lately. You? An innocent call to AT&T so you can recover your voicemail password results in an immediate email...
...you know what has to be done. In just a few days, everyone will dust off 2014 and turn towards 2015. It's a symbolic time of renewal, but we also know January can be drudgery...cold -- a time when the realization sets in that the festive holidays are over. Just a little perspective on the...
One of the most hackneyed phrases ubiquitous to popular culture: "Bottom line?". As in, for example: "The bottom line is that Nevada mining companies are already paying enough taxes." It's right up there with: "you know" "like" "...I know, right?" saying "A" or "first", but never listing a...
Politics Religion Mac v. PC Many times I've encouraged social media enthusiasts to stay away from three online topics. Tired Flames When you engage in those issues, there are no flame-war winners...so why bother? Not that the debate has no value...of course it does...but something about the...
THE VEIL Interacting on social media is like driving a car. There is an illusory thin veil that people believe they can hide behind. It reminds me of the invincible blanket that separated me from demons in the dark in my pre-pubescent bedroom. When you drive, the car's frame becomes the veil you...
File this under: "the client really doesn't know what she/he wants". ...They just know what they DON'T want...and the popular Nazi-delivery du jour is "announcery". We talked about this before. Announcers are the zombies of the voice-over world. Dead, but still moving and seeking sustenance. ...
In my book, Ken Burns walks on water. Everyone should watch every single documentary he's ever made.I am not a big fan of baseball, but I watched all nine episodes (innings) of his history of baseball with awe. Same with the Civil War, Lewis & Clark, The National Parks, The Dust...
[Prologue: In my closet, I have a special section for storing thin ties, Angel's Flight pants, and Nehru jackets. As fashion trends go... they'll be back. I'm sure they'll come back.] Last night, for the thousandth time I noticed that the directions for the audition I’m about to record say: “NO...
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