VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

[Zak Miller]

Philip, those are great words to live by, thanks for posting. I have no idea where you find the time however... you know with all that Royal wedding stuff going on over there, how do you find the time! haha

[Dale Leopold]

Inspirational words indeed. National Lampoon was so inspired that they recorded their own version, "Deteriorata" (with music by Christopher Guest & Melissa Manchester)...enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1NAwlepnSs
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Dale G. Leopold
Bilingual ISDN Voice Actor (English & Spanish)
"Low Maintenance/High Drama Voiceovers"
http://www.DaleLeopold.com

[Lizden]

As an FYI, here is Max Ehrmann's poem. - Beautiful....Grab a plate of Pam's cookies and enjoy! It's as applicable today as ever!

desiderata - by max ehrmann

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann c.1920
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Liz de Nesnera O.A.V. ~ Livin' The VO Dream!
English/French Bilingual VO w/ ISDN
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[Dale Leopold]

Forgot to mention: narration was by VO great Norman Rose, one of the first "Voice of God" announcers. According to Wikipedia, Les Crane preferred the parody version to his own...
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Dale G. Leopold
Bilingual ISDN Voice Actor (English & Spanish)
"Low Maintenance/High Drama Voiceovers"
http://www.DaleLeopold.com

[Bruce]

One definition of luck is preparation meeting opportunity. If you're knowledgeable and prepared you'll see more opportunities than others, and know how to seize them when they come along.


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VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005

I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. .

[Diane Maggipinto]

[whalewtchr]

@Liz Thanks...that was inspirational.
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[CC Heim]

cookies!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLrFfQ8U1aw

[CarynClark]

Love this x infinity.

So true.

I'm very sad that I don't think I did get to monopolize Banksey for even 5 minutes. I couldn't get through the swarms of people! And sadly, I don't think I even have a picture of just the two of us.
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"A positive mental attitude and having faith in your ability is quite different from being irresponsible and downright stupid." - Dave