With my thanks to my friend Liz for posting the link on the VO-BB, here’s a sage bit of career advice for anyone in the voiceover business: Don’t make fun of your clients, especially not publicly.
Update: In Ms. Clarke’s defense, it appears she was misquoted. I’ll update again if I learn of any further developments.
Further update: Ms. Clarke has written a piece in the Guardian with more detail from her point of view.
Hey Bob!
I still think “Don’t make fun of your clients – IN PUBLIC” is good advice! (what you do in your own studio is another matter!
….BUT it really does seem that Emma was mis-quoted, and from what several VO’s who know her say, she’s a great talent and a good person!
This too shall pass for her I’m sure. She’s secure enough in her carreer, it seems, that I don’t think this will have much of an effect on her.
I, on the other hand, wouldn’t dare do this!
Peace!
Liz
Liz,
Good points all. Thanks for your comments.
Be well,
Bob
It reminds me of the wise old adage, “Never bite the hand that feeds you.”
A word to the wise, for sure! (Especially in these days of the profound transparency of the internet)
Thanks to my pals, Bob and Liz for raising awareness and the wake up call for professionalism at all times.
All the Best,
Bobbin Beam
Bobbin,
Thank you for your sage comments.
Be well,
Bob