Voice Lessons: How a Couple of Ninja Turtles, Pinky and an Animaniac Saved My Life

Rob Paulsen

Oct 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Rob Paulsen and Ash Paulsen

About this audiobook

Rob Paulsen is one of Hollywood's busiest, most talented, and most passionate performers. If you don't know him by name, you will know him by the many characters he has brought to life: Pinky from Pinky and the Brain and Yakko from Animaniacs, the tough, but loveable, Raphael from the original animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and many more. So, you can imagine how terrifying it must have been when Rob was diagnosed with throat cancer, putting his entire livelihood in jeopardy and threatening to rob the world of all his loveable characters that filled our youth and adulthood with humor and delight. Voice Lessons tells the heartwarming and life-affirming story of Rob's experience with an aggressive cancer treatment and recovery regimen, which luckily led to a full recovery. Rob quickly returned to doing what he loves most, but with a much deeper appreciation of what he came so close to losing. His new lease on life inspired him to rededicate himself to his fans, particularly the new friends he made along the way: hundreds of sick children and their families. Rob said it best himself: "I can not only continue to make a living, but make a difference, and I can't wait to use that on the biggest scale that I can."

Ratings and reviews

I could not be happier with this book. Rob Paulsen has always been a part of my childhood growing up and now that I'm older, it amazing the things he did to make my childhood what is was. Lots of great information and somethings that may apply to your own life as well. If you're on thr fence about buying this, let me tell you, you will not be disappointed.

I LOVED Every word of this. having met rob recently at a comic con in Milwaukee made the memories flood back like it was 10 seconds ago. raw real funny and truly vulnerable and inspirational. the greast gift we have is each other, and this just keeps on giving. great job Rob sitting with my HOT CHOCOLATE giggling from one giggle to the next.

I must say, I need this. It left a profound impact on me. I was feeling quite lost before, but after reading Mr. Paulsen's words, I feel like I've been found. I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for providing me with such an uplifting and inspiring experience!

About the author

Rob Paulsen is a voice actor with over 2,000 credits and the creator, host, and producer of the highly successful Talkin' Toons podcast. He has received a Daytime Emmy, three Annie Awards, and a Peabody. In addition to his many appearances in the convention circuit, he is currently on tour with Animaniacs Live.