Ted Williams - The Homeless Guy with the Golden Voice

[TRAGChick]

I heard this during the drive in to work today.

MY GOD.

GET THIS MAN A JOB!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYUYVGTpjL8

[yulog]

He already got a job from this vid

[TRAGChick]

Here he is, on a Morning Show.

Listen to his VO Announcement at the end: Amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4W9xiQ1TWA

[G.I.Jim]

Here he is, on a Morning Show.

Listen to his VO Announcement at the end: Amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4W9xiQ1TWA

Man, I can't tell you how much I loved seeing this story today. I NEEDED to hear a story like this to put things in perspective. I've had a pretty shitty day at work today, and it's easy to get on the "poor me" wagon. Hearing this story just made my day. This is the best story I've heard in a long time, and I just hope and pray that this guy gets a new start in life. He is amazingly talented, and has one of the coolest voices I've ever heard. God bless him.

[*Laura]

This man has one of the best speaking voices that I have ever heard. He's up there with Don LaFontaine and if a radio station doesn't grab him, then Hollywood should make him the next famous voiceover.
I'm hoping to hear about this guy hitting it big, he deserves it. He's really cool, not just a great voice.

[steveo777]

This man has one of the best speaking voices that I have ever heard. He's up there with Don LaFontaine and if a radio station doesn't grab him, then Hollywood should make him the next famous voiceover.
I'm hoping to hear about this guy hitting it big, he deserves it. He's really cool, not just a great voice.

As long as he doesn't drink on the job like Imus.

Laura, nice avatar. Is your ass flat as a pancake, or is it just the photo?

[tammy]

Aww, that's great for him! He sounds sincere and humbled by what he's been through and hopefully he will stay that way. His voice sounds absolutely professional. God bless the guy who actually took time to talk with him on camera and post it on youtube. Nice to see good news for once.

[No Surprize]

Dude looks like Keith Richards. Feel good story though, wish him luck. Some people deserve second chances, he's one of them.

[Saint John]

Throw this bum back on the side of the highway. He has a 20 year criminal history and there's a reason he wasn't employed. He's not a "hard luck" case like he tries to purport. He's a guy that dug his own grave. I do, however, suspect he'll be a millionaire because our society loves these "reality" shows. But the reality remains that this guy is a fucking bum and a criminal.

Williams has a 20-year criminal record on a slew of charges, including theft, robbery, escape, forgery, and drug possession.

[pinkfloyd1973]

Throw this bum back on the side of the highway. He has a 20 year criminal history and there's a reason he wasn't employed. He's not a "hard luck" case like he tries to purport. He's a guy that dug his own grave. I do, however, suspect he'll be a millionaire because our society loves these "reality" shows. But the reality remains that this guy is a fucking bum and a criminal.

Williams has a 20-year criminal record on a slew of charges, including theft, robbery, escape, forgery, and drug possession.

So, people make mistakes. Perhaps this is a turnaround in his life that that he needed to stay straight, People are allowed to have second chances

[Saint John]

Throw this bum back on the side of the highway. He has a 20 year criminal history and there's a reason he wasn't employed. He's not a "hard luck" case like he tries to purport. He's a guy that dug his own grave. I do, however, suspect he'll be a millionaire because our society loves these "reality" shows. But the reality remains that this guy is a fucking bum and a criminal.

Williams has a 20-year criminal record on a slew of charges, including theft, robbery, escape, forgery, and drug possession.

So, people make mistakes. Perhaps this is a turnaround in his life that that he needed to stay straight, People are allowed to have second chances

I agree, but after 20 years of "second chances" I think it's time to leave this guy on the side of the highway. If he acts like a loser, looks like a loser and lives like a loser ... he's a fucking loser. But he'll have more money than me in about a month.

[brywool]

Didn't Deano douche this guy with a coke?



Not sure what's in the guy's criminal past. If it's drugs or tax evasion, I don't care. If it's a violent crime, then yeah, I agree with Dan. It's really WEIRD to hear that voice coming out of that head...

[Angel]

Didn't Deano douche this guy with a coke?

It was a Pepsi, cuz Dean hates Pepsi.

[Saint John]

Not sure what's in the guy's criminal past

A little bit of everything.

Williams has a 20-year criminal record on a slew of charges, including theft, robbery, escape, forgery, and drug possession.

[brywool]

Not sure what's in the guy's criminal past

A little bit of everything.

Williams has a 20-year criminal record on a slew of charges, including theft, robbery, escape, forgery, and drug possession.

wow, then I'd have to be swayed to support the guy. Yeah, he's got a great voice, but theft, robbery? Doesn't exactly make me think "Employee of the Month". Depends how long ago and what the circumstances were. Theft so he didn't starve to death? Okay. Theft for a drug habit? Nope.

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Not sure what's in the guy's criminal past

A little bit of everything.

Williams has a 20-year criminal record on a slew of charges, including theft, robbery, escape, forgery, and drug possession.

I do like this story and wish him luck. I hope he cleans up his life and stays off of drugs/alcohol.

I'll be the one that rains on the happy parade..... by the way, the bottom middle picture - doesn't he look like the late Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy)?

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/ ... lden-voice

[Saint John]

Not sure what's in the guy's criminal past

A little bit of everything.

Williams has a 20-year criminal record on a slew of charges, including theft, robbery, escape, forgery, and drug possession.

wow, then I'd have to be swayed to support the guy. Yeah, he's got a great voice, but theft, robbery? Doesn't exactly make me thing "Employee of the Month". Depends how long ago and what the circumstances were. Theft so he didn't starve to death? Okay. Theft for a drug habit? Nope.

We're in agreement here. I hate when people steal shit, but if you're doing it to stay alive (which is virtually never the case) then I'll consider giving him a pass. It just sucks that there are honest, hard working people out there who lost their homes and careers, and this guy is going to be the next big thing because we live in a sensationalized society. Seems a bit unfair, but life is very unfair at times.

[Angel]

We're in agreement here. I hate when people steal shit, but if you're doing it to stay alive (which is virtually never the case) then I'll consider giving him a pass. It just sucks that there are honest, hard working people out there who lost their homes and careers, and this guy is going to be the next big thing because we live in a sensationalized society. Seems a bit unfair, but life is very unfair at times.

Yep, life is unfair. I think it's very unfair that the rest of us can't be as perfect as you are.

[Saint John]

We're in agreement here. I hate when people steal shit, but if you're doing it to stay alive (which is virtually never the case) then I'll consider giving him a pass. It just sucks that there are honest, hard working people out there who lost their homes and careers, and this guy is going to be the next big thing because we live in a sensationalized society. Seems a bit unfair, but life is very unfair at times.

Yep, life is unfair. I think it's very unfair that the rest of us can't be as perfect as you are.

All you can do is try, Nat.

[Angel]

We're in agreement here. I hate when people steal shit, but if you're doing it to stay alive (which is virtually never the case) then I'll consider giving him a pass. It just sucks that there are honest, hard working people out there who lost their homes and careers, and this guy is going to be the next big thing because we live in a sensationalized society. Seems a bit unfair, but life is very unfair at times.

Yep, life is unfair. I think it's very unfair that the rest of us can't be as perfect as you are.

All you can do is try, Nat.

Yes, but most days I just think "why bother?" No matter how hard I try, I'll never be as wonderful as you.

[T-Bone]

It is true this guy has a bad past, but I believe he'll turn his life around. People make mistakes...


http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/ ... lden-voice

[Saint John]

We're in agreement here. I hate when people steal shit, but if you're doing it to stay alive (which is virtually never the case) then I'll consider giving him a pass. It just sucks that there are honest, hard working people out there who lost their homes and careers, and this guy is going to be the next big thing because we live in a sensationalized society. Seems a bit unfair, but life is very unfair at times.

Yep, life is unfair. I think it's very unfair that the rest of us can't be as perfect as you are.

All you can do is try, Nat.

Yes, but most days I just think "why bother?" No matter how hard I try, I'll never be as wonderful as you.

Sometimes it's ok to dream.

[Angel]

Sometimes it's ok to dream.

Oh, Dan, that just makes me want to break out in song.....


"There's always tomorrow for dreams to come true......"

[StevePerryHair]

Not sure what's in the guy's criminal past

A little bit of everything.

Williams has a 20-year criminal record on a slew of charges, including theft, robbery, escape, forgery, and drug possession.

wow, then I'd have to be swayed to support the guy. Yeah, he's got a great voice, but theft, robbery? Doesn't exactly make me thing "Employee of the Month". Depends how long ago and what the circumstances were. Theft so he didn't starve to death? Okay. Theft for a drug habit? Nope.

We're in agreement here. I hate when people steal shit, but if you're doing it to stay alive (which is virtually never the case) then I'll consider giving him a pass. It just sucks that there are honest, hard working people out there who lost their homes and careers, and this guy is going to be the next big thing because we live in a sensationalized society. Seems a bit unfair, but life is very unfair at times.

I think I agree with you Dan. Maybe I'm just jaded as a cop's wife, or just in general. But I don't think people turn around that easy. It's a lifestyle and that is something very hard to change. Even the most straight laced of society when given a gold mine of money in a lottery spend it stupidly and most end up losing everything they gained. This guy has no chance of knowing how to deal with this, and he'll miss his life of crime and whatever else he was into, that he way more comfortable in. You may THINK that ALL people on the streets don't want to be there. For some it is a lifestyle though. I know that makes no sense, but it is mental health at play too in some cases, or alcoholism. It would be nice to be an optimist here and hope he "learned and will make himself a better person" with an opportunity now, but chances are pretty slim. I hope I'm wrong though and he is the exception.

[brywool]

Not sure what's in the guy's criminal past

A little bit of everything.

Williams has a 20-year criminal record on a slew of charges, including theft, robbery, escape, forgery, and drug possession.

I do like this story and wish him luck. I hope he cleans up his life and stays off of drugs/alcohol.

I'll be the one that rains on the happy parade..... by the way, the bottom middle picture - doesn't he look like the late Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy)?

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/ ... lden-voice

Thin Lizzy- yeah, I thought that too. With bad teeth!

[Michigan Girl]

Hopefully he's kicked the drug habit and whomever hired him had the good sense to
drug test by hair sample!! He does have a great voice and he does deserve a
second chance, but if he hasn't made the decision to be drug free and clean
up all of his other problems, as well, he's useless to everyone and himself!! *serious face*

[brywool]

We're in agreement here. I hate when people steal shit, but if you're doing it to stay alive (which is virtually never the case) then I'll consider giving him a pass. It just sucks that there are honest, hard working people out there who lost their homes and careers, and this guy is going to be the next big thing because we live in a sensationalized society. Seems a bit unfair, but life is very unfair at times.

Yep, life is unfair. I think it's very unfair that the rest of us can't be as perfect as you are.

eh, I wouldn't say "perfect" Angel. I mean, the guy made choices to be a criminal, right? If it was stuff beyond his control and he just messed up, that's one thing, but criminal choices? I don't think that's a question of perfection. That's a question of being a bad guy- isn't it?

[StevePerryHair]

It is true this guy has a bad past, but I believe he'll turn his life around. People make mistakes...


http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/ ... lden-voice

A mistake is someone thinking they can shop lift a lipstick and not get caught... did you READ his rap sheet??? This was not a mistake. It was his LIFESTYLE. There are thugs like this on the streets everywhere. 2 of which were caught in our town yesterday, for stealing wallets and purses out of cars while people worked out in their fitness clubs. They had this gig going on for 2 years in our county, and were not caught until now. People like this aren't making "mistakes'. They are common criminals. His begging money on the road is just another scam way of getting money.

[Angel]

We're in agreement here. I hate when people steal shit, but if you're doing it to stay alive (which is virtually never the case) then I'll consider giving him a pass. It just sucks that there are honest, hard working people out there who lost their homes and careers, and this guy is going to be the next big thing because we live in a sensationalized society. Seems a bit unfair, but life is very unfair at times.

Yep, life is unfair. I think it's very unfair that the rest of us can't be as perfect as you are.

eh, I wouldn't say "perfect" Angel. I mean, the guy made choices to be a criminal, right? If it was stuff beyond his control and he just messed up, that's one thing, but criminal choices? I don't think that's a question of perfection. That's a question of being a bad guy- isn't it?

But you aren't disagreeing with me in the fact that Dan is, in fact, perfect....right?

[T-Bone]

Drugs make people do a lot of stupid things. I have a close friend that also got into drugs 15 years ago and he was busted for many burglaries. After a 2 year prison stint, he completely flipped his life around. He cut himself off from ANY of his old friends that did drugs (which is hard for a musician), he works and he doesn't even bother with alcohol. While it's true that most people will never learn, there are still a few that do. I think Ted seems genuinely honest that he wants to change.