Wanted: Geordie accent
Do you have a Geordie/County Durham accent? Do you like to talk a lot? Would you like to donate your voice to me to use on my iPad? Then read on.
The very kind people at CereProc have offered to make me my very own Geordie accent for my iPad, so that I don’t have to sound like a posh version of Robocop anymore (although I will miss telling that joke!).
And that’s where I need your help. I need someone who is willing to donate their voice to me. I promise it isn't as scary as it sounds! In fact, the process is quite simple. You’d just need to spend a total of around 8 hours in a recording studio, while CereProc record all the sounds they need to create my new voice. You’d be paid for your time in the studio, and you’d have my eternal gratitude.
Ideally I am looking for a male voice, who is aged between 30 and 40, and has a mild Geordie/County Durham accent (my family are from Consett, so I’d like to sound as similar to them as possible).
If you think you fit the bill and you’d be keen to help, please record yourself reading the following paragraph below (written in bold) from my book (which is available to pre-order in paperback now!) and send the audio recording to lostvoiceguynews@gmail.com . I will then listen to them all and choose which I think would suit me the best. Please DO NOT apply if you know me personally though. No offence to my mates, but that’d just be a bit too weird!
In a way it’s quite nice to be able to talk to you without hearing my UK Adult Male Graham. My real voice is my head voice, the one that I hear every day of my life but the one you’ll probably never hear. I write using my head voice. And, on the page, I can get all of my thoughts over to you. This rarely happens in real life because of the delay between me having a thought and typing it out on my talker. I often want to say something but the moment passes before I’ve had the chance to say it . . . although, on the upside, the time lag has definitely saved me from getting into arguments and having my head kicked in on numerous occasions. All that typing just isn’t worth the hassle. And even if I wanted to, I couldn’t sound angry anyway. My actual voice is very monotone.
If you want a bit more information about the process involved in donating and developing a new voice, you can watch a film I made for The One Show where I helped a young man called Jack getting a Black Country accent.
Had a lush night at @xsmalarkey on Tuesday!
After seeing the legend that is Bernard, I'm starting a petition to make dogs mandatory in every comedy green room.
Forget the rider. I don't need fancy water or exotic snacks. Just put a friendly dog in every green room and Read moreI'm happy.
Who's signing my petition?
#Comedy #DogLover #Backstage #BritishComedy #Dogs
There's no such thing as a stupid question. If people don't ask, they'll never know.
So here's my answer to a question I got asked recently: "Does cerebral palsy get worse as you get older?"
If you've got another question you've always Read morewondered about, drop it in the comments. It could be the next video.
#AskMeAnything #CerebralPalsy #DisabilityAwareness #Accessibility #Comedy
It's official... tickets are now on sale! 🎉
I'm so excited to finally be heading back on tour with my brand new show, The Cerebral Palsy Puppet.
It's been five years since my last UK tour, and I can't wait to get back on stage and see so many familiar (and Read morehopefully a few new) faces along the way.
If I'm coming to a theatre near you, I'd love to see you there.
🎟️ Book your tickets now via the link in the bio.
#StandUpComedy #LiveComedy #ComedyTour #Disability #WhatsOn
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I'm so excited to finally be able to say this...
The Cerebral Palsy Puppet is heading out on tour in Spring 2027.
It's been five years since my last UK tour, and I can't wait to get back on stage with a brand new show. This is probably my most personal show yet, butRead more don't worry, it's still packed with the jokes, stories and questionable life choices you'd expect from me.
If I'm coming to a theatre near you, I'd love to see you there. Some venues are quite intimate, so if you'd like to come along, I'd recommend booking sooner rather than later.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale from Friday 2 October at 10am via the link in the bio.
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Being able to walk a few steps shouldn’t mean you’re denied the powered wheelchair you clinically need.
Lucy from Lulabelle’s Chronic Journey has launched a Parliamentary petition calling for NHS powered wheelchair provision to be based on clinical need, safety and independence, not Read moresimply whether someone can stand or walk.
She also wants to hear from other wheelchair users who have faced similar barriers.
If you agree that clinical need should come before walking ability, please sign and share:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/778791
#ClinicalNeedNotWalkingAbility
@lulabelleschronicals
Disability doesn't define your character. Your attitude does.
Simple as that.
#Disability #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #BeKind
ID: Lee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy) drives a white mobility scooter through a sunny courtyard. Large on-screen text reads: Read more"Some people think being disabled is the worst thing that could happen to them." It then changes to: "Personally, I'd be far more worried about being a complete dickhead."
The people of Piddington have spoken! It's a local village, for local people. There's nothing for you here!
Do you want to buy some pegs?
#Comedy #Satire #LeagueOfGentlemen #DarkHumour #Piddington
I'm heading to Glasgow this weekend for two nights at @gleeclubglasgow
Friday and Saturday, I'll be trying to make people laugh alongside Ray Bradshaw, Mick Ferry and the rest of the brilliant line-up. If you've never seen me live, this is your chance. If you have seen me Read morelive, you've probably forgotten most of it anyway.
What's the most random thing about Glasgow that I need to know before this weekend?
See you there, Glasgow!
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