The Client I Just Can't Seem To Get

As a voice talent/on-camera talent. I've been auditioning for the Michigan Lottery for going on 14 years now. That's right...14 years of reading copy about every game the Michigan Lottery has come up with. Last year, I put my foot down and told my agent in Detroit. No more. Do not ever

send me another Lottery Spot to audition for...ever. If you think you want to...don't! Just walk away and tell them I've got a conflict...Like 14 years of wasting my time.

As an aside, over the last 4 years - that's 4 years. I have been the voice of the Florida Lottery, Colorado Lottery, Georgia Lottery, Indiana Lottery and Missouri Lottery. Just to prove I can do LOTTERY!!!

Well, a buddy of mine who owns a film company shot me an email the other day, replete with a storyboard and script...for...you guessed it! THE MICHIGAN LOTTERY. I explained my past 14 year record - A million scripts...0 wins...A million losses. Nonetheless at his urging and his direction of "do whatever you want!" I proudly bring you this...my on camera audition of a shlub who just won a million dollars, yet is still a shlub. So enjoy. I mean hell, I put a half days effort into it, why shouldn't someone else get a kick out of it? Ohhhh and although everybody loved it...needless to say...Yeah - the Creative Director nixed it...I'm guessing, probably cause it wasn't his idea. Whatever dude...whatever. My days of Michigan Lottery Auditions are done! Really...I mean it!

The things we get to do in this whacky business

So, today was another good day. And it's always a good day when you're doing voice work. Interestingly enough, today's assignments were voices for an interactive ride - like you'd see at a fair, and a voice over for a machine that makes dog tags. "Soldier, insert your money now!" and "Be Brave! We're Counting on You Soldier!" Huh...who knew. But work is work right?

Beyond that an ISDN hook-up back to Detroit for Ford and now time to write the next webisode of Straight Shootin with the Big Gun...This week's webisode is about Branding Yourself - so until tomorrow. Shake your groove thing soldier!

Linkedin Working Voice Actors Group hits 1000 members!

The idea was a simple one; bring together voice actors working in the voice business to share thoughts and exchange ideas on the business of voice work.

The group was started on July 7th, 2008 with a logo, and a handful of voice people. Eight members to be exact. Today we hit 1,000 members - So break out the champagne. Or not. So, if you know someone who would be interested in being a member have them sign up. And be a part of one of the most active groups on Linkedin. Thanks Ed Victor - Owner

I believe you can sign up here...

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=137057&trk=hb_side_g

Our credo: The purpose of this group is to create a forum for true working voice over professionals, both union and non-union talent. The intent is to share and express thoughts and ideas on garnering and retaining new clients. Advice on home studios and recording gear. The latest updates in the business, etc.