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tammymcd · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:27 am Post subject: relatively exciting news

Hi all - I'm kind of new to the group - but I have some relatively exciting news too, though admittedly not as exciting as Ben's.....but still pretty big for me. I got my first paying gig today!! woohoo!! And Ben - you're absolutely right - God is most definitely VERY GOOD!!! Thanks for letting me post this...just had to tell someone. Bitchin

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Hart · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:16 am Post subject:

Congrats Tammy. Something about that first check that's so different than the others. I'm sure you'll have many many more come in after it.
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mcm · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:58 am Post subject:

Congratulations!!!! That is very big news indeed! The first of many I'm sure.

Have fun!

Deirdre · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:00 am Post subject:

I like hearing about the triumphs.
The more we succeed, the more there is for everyone.
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Philip Banks · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:13 am Post subject:

JazakAllah Khair!

Tom Greenlee · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:43 am Post subject:

WOW! Congratulations Tammy....It's a wonderful feeling isn't it? It wasn't too long ago that I was feeling that too. I've found that this job is filled with little triumphs and excitements. This is just the first of many for you. I'm really excited and happy for you! Congratulations!
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Deirdre · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject:

I heard this from Pat Fraley when I was in California in July:

An actor is a person who will go to 100 auditions and be turned down 99 times-- and his take will be

I GOT A JOB!!
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bobsouer · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: relatively exciting news

BenWils · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject:

Great news Tammy! Keep at it. Thanks for sharing.
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SoundsGreat-Elaine Singer · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:39 pm Post subject:

First paying job is nothing to sneeze at. Congratulations - may there be many, many more!
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Bailey · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:05 pm Post subject:

Great news Tammy...
... You're new to the group
... Your first paying gig
... that means... YOU BUY DONUTS ON FRIDAY!!!

Just kidding... Wink

Congratulations on getting that first check that makes you a "professional" voice over artist.
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dhouston67 · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:07 pm Post subject:

Careful what you wish for, Tammy... as you're now a bona fide Professional, we get to inundate you with requests for advice. Wink

Congrats, and assurances that this gig will be the first of many for you.
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tammymcd · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:23 pm Post subject:

Wow! Has anyone ever mentioned to this group that you're all the MOST supportive and nice people that they've ever encountered? If not - then somebody should have and I'm saying it now! Smile

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful thoughts!!!

As for me being able to give advice....weeeelllll??? The only thing I could tell anyone is that if they have questions and/or concerns about VO - then they should go to this website - they'll meet the best people on the planet.

I knew there was a reason I wanted to get into this field! Bitchin

Thanks again everyone!! Laugh

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tammymcd · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:33 pm Post subject:

Bob - I have to say that your story brought a tear to my eye! That was so sweet!! I also loved reading everyone else's story about how they got started. They're all very inspiring to me and have given me renewed pluck to keep on going with my dream........have I said you folks are the greatest? cool

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donrandall · Guest

Tammy, your enthusiasm and excitement, your happiness and joy, are a lot of fun to behold! Congratulations - and savor the moment!