Accepting Quote by Tituss Burgess
“There's a bit of a difference in the way he sounds. Samuel E. Wright lent his voice and personality to the animated film with his booming voice. I have a high-tenor voice. Instead, I have to figure out a way to convince the audience to come along with me and accept this new texture and tambour to the way Sebastian sounds. I have a great dialect coach.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on voice acting, 2023
He must adapt his vocal style to match audience expectations despite having a different natural voice.
In simple terms: Adjust voice to fit role expectations.
Key Takeaway
Use coaching to align voice with character.
Themes
voice acting
adaptation
audience perception
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- audition preparation
- character development
- public speaking
- audio branding
Key Concepts
vocal texture
character identity
performance coaching
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain authenticity while meeting audience expectations?
- What strategies help blend personal voice with character needs?
A Different Perspective
Audience may reject unfamiliar voice textures.
![“The first time we did it [voice-over], I was trying to use my face and my eyes more so and really portray that emotion, and that didn't matter. I realized you have to bring that emotion into the way you sound, and all those different layers have to be in your voice instead of the way you are…” quote by Elle Fanning](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a6f/elle-fanning-7912_different_the-first-time-we-did-it-voice-over-i-wa_142346.jpg)
