VOX 2009 wraps up each year with a lovely British breakfast buffet. I called a halt to my evening the night before just after midnight, which was long before the festivities ended. But, given my rather jet-lagged state I thought it best not to try to push things too late. I’m very glad I did because I was able to rise this morning and head down to the breakfast nice and early. The main benefit of which is that when I arrived, I was invited to sit at the largest table in the room with a number of other early risers for a very pleasant chat about all kinds of things including many new insights into the voiceover business in the UK. Then as the morning wore on, I kept re-filled my cup of tea while those at the table left and were replaced by other faces.
Toward the end of the morning I had the pleasant company of DB Cooper, Philip Banks and Sarah Parnell.
Sarah was facing a long journey home to the South of England involving 4 trains and a bus transfer so since I had to drive almost that far myself to get to my hotel this evening I offered to give her a lift, which she reluctantly accepted. Dropping her off at her home added only an extra hour to my driving today, which might be a lot of UK standards; but didn’t phase me at all. And provided time for a very pleasant chat in the bargain.
It’s been a really delightful trip. At least a few of the producers I met over the weekend indicated that they were looking for new voices from the States, so that’s a promising sign.
(edited to fix typo)
Bob:
You know I am already a Philip and DB fan but let me tell you I’ve known (virtually of course) and worked with Sarah for a number of years and think her to be one of the most talented, versatile voice talents and nicest folks around.
I’m glad for you that you made the journey.
Best always,
– Peter
Oh SURE, Peter, you braggard, you know EVERYBODY! 😉
Bob, I’m so happy you had such a wonderful (& I’m sure productive!) time!
Safe travels home!
Peace!
Liz
Liz:
Your not hanging out in the right Gin Joints! 😉
Actually, after all this time, I have forgotten the forum in which I came to know Sarah…it was a voice over message board in the UK I think.
I wanted a UK voice to introduce my demos and hadn’t had luck finding quite the right voice. Sarah offered to do it and until that point I hadn’t known of her.
Evidently, until that time I too hadn’t hung out in the right Gin Joints either! (just kidding)
Well, her voice was absolutely what I wanted and heard in my head and I was thrilled. You can hear her introducing many of my demos. I knew, as did I’m sure most of the advertising and corporate world that have been booking her, that she is an amazing voice talent!
True story, the DAY I added Sarah to my female voice talent page a client called and booked her!
So I’m just really pleased that a group of my favorite voice talents were able to enjoy each others company.
Best always,
– Peter
Note to self:
Bagel Marketing & Gin Joint Networking are the keys to success!
I. AM. SOOOOO. READY! 🙂
Peace!
Liz
Peter and Liz,
Thank you for the enlightening conversation. Clearly Sarah is one of a kind and not only a brilliant voice talent, but a fabulously nice person to boot.
Be well,
Bob
See?
Go to enough Gin Joints & you get end up “lit!”
Thanks you, I’ll be here all week, don’t forget to try the veal.
😉
Luv ya Bob!
Peace!
L.
Liz,
Thank you for adding a big smile to my face this afternoon. I had a great time in England this weekend, but it’s always good to come home.
Be well,
Bob
:-*
Peace!
Liz