Monday, May 03, 2010

My book on tape

My forthcoming book (which, by the way, feels really, really good to say), has been picked up by a books-on-tape company.  They are hiring me to read the book and paying me way-too-much money to do so.  


I do this next week, but it occurs to me that all our communication has been by e-mail.  They don't actually know what I sound like.  So.... when I first meet them, I have a strong urge to talk like Mickey Mouse or, even better, Donald Duck.  The contract has been signed after all.  It would be hilarious to see what they do.

6 comments:

jeremy said...

In light of the earlier discussion about The Office, I think this would be an excellent time to break out your best Kevin impersonation.

Knumb said...

I say take a shot of helium right before saying hi.

Brad Wright said...

Jeremy, I like it.

The helium would be good because it wouldn't be so obvious that I was faking an accent.

How about Velma from the Simpsons? (Marge's sister)

Unknown said...

If you are going to do Marge's sister (Selma), make sure to smoke a few packs before you call.

jeremy said...

So did they offer you a contract without ever speaking to you? Obviously your voice isn't a real concern, but one would think if they were going to pay you for something like that they'd at least make sure they weren't dealing with a mumbler, someone with a noticeable lisp, an overly monotonous speaker, or someone wiht a heavy Southern accent (as a few examples).

Anyway, congrats on this whole thing. That's very cool.

AvA said...

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