A VOICEOVER ARTIST’S DESPERATE PLEA

by Dan O'Day on May 19, 2009

That’s Philip Banks.

{ 25 comments… read them below or add one }

Jay Philpott May 19, 2009 at 12:42 am

SCREW HIM. Makes me want to work twice as hard. And if he’s so good, why would he return to work by asking for another take? he should have nailed it in one. Eff ‘im!

Jake Daniels May 19, 2009 at 12:55 am

Thats funny!

Dave Collins May 19, 2009 at 1:15 am

Good stuff…that’s it…cab driver school here I come! :)

Rob Actis May 19, 2009 at 1:15 am

It made me laugh.

Shaun O'Neill May 19, 2009 at 1:33 am

nice

Shaun O'Neill May 19, 2009 at 1:33 am

nice

Shaun O'Neill May 19, 2009 at 1:33 am

nice

Scott Snailham May 19, 2009 at 4:33 am

scary part is, all humor aside, he’s right.

W.B. Ward May 19, 2009 at 5:40 am

Sounds like my ex-wife. Only with a higher voice.

John Watts May 19, 2009 at 7:32 am

Them’s fightin words in these parts.

Dave Shropshire May 19, 2009 at 8:00 am

as my wife always reminds me , there is some truth in all humor. Phillip’s video makes me laugh but , oddly , I never once considered getting out of the voiceover business. Maybe i just don’t get it !! ( LOL)

James Anthony May 19, 2009 at 8:59 am

Never give up…

Sean Michaels May 19, 2009 at 8:59 am

Wellllll….hello Mr. Fancy Pants! I suppose for your next trick you’re gonna say that there’s too many radio announcers walking the planet.

Mark Gregory May 19, 2009 at 9:00 am

“More voiceovers than trees”, was someones recent comment, and I’m one of ‘em Sean!

Sean Michaels May 19, 2009 at 9:00 am

Wellllll….hello Mr. Fancy Pants! I suppose for your next trick you're gonna say that there's too many radio announcers walking the planet.

Sean Michaels May 19, 2009 at 9:01 am

Does this mean we get the “starving artist” tax credit?

Mark Gregory May 19, 2009 at 9:02 am

I’m looking that one up on-line now. And a timely reminder to get the demo reels off to the COI!

Arlene Tannis May 19, 2009 at 9:03 am

…. there are a lot of restaurants, hotels, cars, soda brands, beer brands, etc… and everyone has a favorite at different times of their life. You control your business… self-promote… best way of getting work where you live & in cyberspace!

Glen Pavlovich May 19, 2009 at 9:04 am

I agree with Phillip. And, more to the point… if these tired old-timers like Phillip Banks don’t retire and start collecting their social security, we’ll never make it.

Jennifer Vaughn May 19, 2009 at 9:04 am

That’s hysterical….lol

Drake Donovan May 19, 2009 at 9:04 am

Laugh cause it’s funny….cry because it’s true.

@buzzpark May 19, 2009 at 9:08 am

Hilarious, especially in the context of the current VO class we are taking!

T.J. Kelley May 20, 2009 at 2:06 am

If he gives me that knowing wink once more, I’m going to England to kick his ass……

What’s w/ the red swollen eyes…does he ALWAYS hit the bong before going to work?

Dave DeHart May 25, 2009 at 10:54 am

Banksy is a true professional and a giant in our industry. The fact that some people can’t recognize the humor makes his “plea” even funnier. Besides… what would be wrong with having more cab drivers that can actually speak English?

Dan Nims October 7, 2009 at 9:00 am

Some say that ‘British humor’ is often based on ‘understatement.’
This plea to weed out the competition for work was superb! If it doesn’t motivate you to work with greater dedication and passion, then you didn’t get it.

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