As a longtime voice over actor, I automatically pick up on different speech patterns, nuances and styles of speaking from those in the public eye. And you can’t get any more public than the lineup of candidates running for president in 2020. While some candidates may have solid experience in the political arena, I can’t […]
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What If Presidential Candidates Were Voice Actors – Part 1
When it comes to picking our next president, it’s not just about what the candidates say. It’s also about how they say it. With speeches, debates, and other political performances gearing up for the 2020 election, we have a good sense of some of the strongest voices vying for president. But what if Presidential Candidates […]
The Most Annoying Speech Patterns You Hear All the Time Now
So, you probably already know about vocal fry, valspeak and uptalk, right? I mean, everyone has heard plenty of examples of those speech patterns that have made perfectly well-educated college grads (mostly female) sound like Kardashian wannabes. Vocal fry refers to a low, glottal, animal-like sound that speech pathologists consider a vocal disorder. Valspeak is, […]
8 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Halloween
Halloween is the third-biggest party day, the sixth-most popular card-giving day, and totally beats the pants off Valentine’s Day when it comes to candy sales. This ancient celebration has a history that stretches back some 6,000 years, rich with tradition, ghoulish trivia and plenty of candy corn. Check out some other fun and creepy facts […]
Why Halloween is Special To Me
(Originally published in October, 2014) I’m the type of person who really enjoys the art of creation in many different forms. I think that’s one of the reasons I gravitated to acting and voice over as a career. It allows me to play and be creative on a daily basis. But in addition to my […]
