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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi

Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11076 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 5:41 am Post subject: Oh the VO blame game |
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There is no I in team but in "What really sucks?" There U R, one only has to look.
Starting Monday , that'll be today, and continuing for one week. Accept all the credit, take full responsibility and apportion blame to no one including yourself. If you're able to do this for a full 21 days it'll become a habit, a completely fabby habit.
A year or so ago my friend Alison sighed after a long conversation with Fraser, the man who wrote THE book on marketing "I just don't know what the problem is"
"Basically, you are" replied Fraser. |
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jsgilbert Backstage Pass

Joined: 27 Jun 2008 Posts: 468 Location: left coast of u.s.
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:01 am Post subject: |
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Philip,
I don't know about the U.K., but here in the colonies, one of the basic building blocks of life is our great ability to not take responsibility for our actions.
If you've watched much American football, then you would know the only reason any team is ever victorious is because God took a personal interest in the outcome of the game. It would be nice however, if once in a while the losing team would do the right thing and simply blame God for thier loss.
Aside from this, one must understand that the United States is neither a democracy or Republic, but is a nation based on litigation.
What you are suggesting is the greatest form of anarchy. One that could lead to the very unraveling of the fabric of this nation's underbelly.
The ability to blame others for our failures and shortcomings, as well as allow others to take responsibility for our triumphs is as American as Shephard's pie or Lasagna.
I suggest you watch some re-runs of Married With children, before you suggest such treasanous concepts again.
Merry Kringle. _________________ j.s. gilbert
js@jsgilbert.com
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ricevoice Cinquecento

Joined: 28 Dec 2007 Posts: 532 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:23 am Post subject: |
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jsgilbert wrote: | If you've watched much American football, then you would know the only reason any team is ever victorious is because God took a personal interest in the outcome of the game. It would be nice however, if once in a while the losing team would do the right thing and simply blame God for thier loss. |
A player in Buffalo sort of did this after dropping a touchdown pass a couple weeks ago: linky _________________ Chris Rice - Noisemaker
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Lee Gordon A Zillion

Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 6864 Location: West Hartford, CT
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:22 am Post subject: |
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jsgilbert wrote: | I suggest you watch some re-runs of Married With children ... |
If Philip does this and his brain turns to mush, it will be your fault. _________________ Lee Gordon, O.A.V.
Voice President of the United States
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Twitter: @LeeGordonVoice
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bobsouer Frequent Flyer

Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 9883 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:48 am Post subject: |
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I would suggest that if Philip does this, there is no question that his brain will turn to mush. DON'T DO IT, PHILIP! _________________ Be well,
Bob Souer (just think of lemons)
The second nicest guy in voiceover.
+1-724-613-2749
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audio'connell T-Shirt

Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 1970 Location: in a dark studio with a single bulb light...day after day after....
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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ricevoice wrote: |
A player in Buffalo sort of did this after dropping a touchdown pass a couple weeks ago: linky |
Oh sure blame the player in BUFFALO, as if 3-10 ain't embarrassing enough!
 _________________ - Peter
audioconnell Voice Over Talent
Your friendly, neighborhood voice over talent |
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Lizden A Zillion

Joined: 04 Dec 2006 Posts: 8864 Location: The dark recesses of my mind
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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Buffalo...what state is that in again?.....  _________________ Liz de Nesnera O.A.V. ~ Livin' The VO Dream!
English/French Bilingual VO w/ ISDN
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CarynClark MMD

Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 2697 Location: Fort Myers, FL
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, now, don't take the blame, Buffalo. We all know Denver has the worst team ever. And they have God-loving Tim Tebow, and that hasn't really helped them.
Married with Children was my ex's favorite show. That should've been my first clue, huh? _________________ Caryn Clark... The Hip Chick Voice!
"A positive mental attitude and having faith in your ability is quite different from being irresponsible and downright stupid." - Dave |
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bobsouer Frequent Flyer

Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 9883 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Caryn,
I hate to say it, but you're right about that first clue thing. _________________ Be well,
Bob Souer (just think of lemons)
The second nicest guy in voiceover.
+1-724-613-2749
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CarynClark MMD

Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 2697 Location: Fort Myers, FL
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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Ha ha... yes, Bob, I've learned not to ignore my intuition and make excuses for other people's poor behavior and choices. Including the TV shows they prefer.
It only took me 10 years.
~palm to forehead~ _________________ Caryn Clark... The Hip Chick Voice!
"A positive mental attitude and having faith in your ability is quite different from being irresponsible and downright stupid." - Dave |
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melissa eX MMD

Joined: 20 Oct 2007 Posts: 2794 Location: Lower Manhattan, New Amsterdam, the original NYC
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Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:33 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | I would suggest that if Philip does this, there is no question that his brain will turn to mush. DON'T DO IT, PHILIP! |
He can fix that by immediately watching Married's Katey Sagal in Sons of Anarchy - proof that redemption is possible.
Quote: | The ability to blame others for our failures and shortcomings, as well as allow others to take responsibility for our triumphs is as American as Shephard's pie or Lasagna. |
And the knishes you forgot--- nu??
Oh, and uh, Caryn..... yeah. |
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ccpetersen With a Side of Awesome

Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 3708 Location: In Coherent
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Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:05 am Post subject: |
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CarynClark wrote: | Oh, now, don't take the blame, Buffalo. We all know Denver has the worst team ever. And they have God-loving Tim Tebow, and that hasn't really helped them.
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Speak it, sistah! I am a Denver Bronco fan in recovery... _________________ Charter Member: Threadjackers Local 420 |
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