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Philip Banks · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:37 am Post subject: Business "Brag"

Ok, it's not really a brag but it proves what's possible for any of us ..For YOU in our business.

Some of you know that last year I emptied my bank accounts and took on debt in order to "change" my domestic arrangements. It was the right thing to do but put me in a very precarious financial position.

That was then, this is now ....

Across the USA and Canada, on TV and radio the voice of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter commercials is me. Thanks to my agent and NBCUniversal I am able to buy 6 yachts and a steak and kidney pie.

I'm very lucky.

Today I wish all of you all the luck in the world.

"Awww ****! There he goes again braggin' on how awesome he's doin' while I'm pickin' up crumbs!"

Really, not true at all! Read the above with an open mind and an open heart to see what's really been written - First, you have to think differently! Next, you have to behave differently!

Just a thought. Have a fabluss day!

marcos59 · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 4:48 am Post subject:

Congratulations Philip. That's brilliant news. Thanks to your advice, I'll hopefully (and finally) be starting training with Nancy later this year. Many thanks and congrats again!

Bruce · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:16 am Post subject:

When the news is that good, of course you've got to brag. Very nice indeed.

I had a feeling when certain weights were jettisoned you would fly ever higher. Tis true, i'n it?

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Philip Banks · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:14 am Post subject:

You're right. Freedom to fly is proving a more profound concept than I ever imagined.

DougVox · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:33 am Post subject:

Congratulations, Philip...nothing beats a good steak and kidney pie.

(I've been seeing those Universal spots for months now, and they always make me smile. Even more so now.)
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todd ellis · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:54 am Post subject:

fan-freekin-tastic! on all counts.
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Bish · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:23 am Post subject:

This is wonderful news.

However, I'm sure you would have been just as happy with only one yacht but six steak'n'kidney pies. I mean, you can only use one yacht at a time, but with six pies, a man is set for life!
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Fran McClellan · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:27 am Post subject:

I KNEW that was you (ok, actually I only THOUGHT it was you...now I KNOW Wink

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bobsouer · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:51 pm Post subject:

Philip,

Bravo!
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Ed Fisher · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:13 pm Post subject:

One man's "Brag"...is another man's "Strategic Marketing."

Well done mate.

Each time I hear one of your productions...my fake British Accent gets just a LITTLE better.
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Philip Banks · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 2:21 pm Post subject:

I KNEW there was an upside to this!

bransom · DC Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Posts: 650 Location: St. Louis, MO

Congratulations, Philip. That's great news!
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Philip Banks · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:15 am Post subject:

This was found online by a friend of mine http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7MCo/universal-orlando-resort-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter ..He has FAR TOO MUCH TIME ON HIS HANDS!

Not a single yacht or steak and kidney pie in sight!

kgenus · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:28 am Post subject:

Congrats to you, Philip, brag on!
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roger · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:39 am Post subject:

Looky here
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