'Golden-voiced' homeless man lands radio spot

IDemo

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Wed Jan-05-11 07:47 AM
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'Golden-voiced' homeless man lands radio spot

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updated 1/4/2011 9:04:57 PM ET 2011-01-05T02:04:57

COLUMBUS, Ohio � An Internet video of a homeless man showing off his self-described "God-given gift of a great voice" has landed him a spot on a local radio show.

A reporter from the Columbus Dispatch came across Ted Williams while Williams was panhandling near Interstate 71 recently. Williams was carrying a sign explaining he was a former radio announcer who had fallen on hard times.

"Any help will be gratefully appreciated," the sign said.

A roadside interview on YouTube demonstrates the homeless man isn't exaggerating. He's as smooth as any announcer heard on radio or television.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6kI_u3ho_c

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woodsprite

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Wed Jan-05-11 08:37 AM
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1. I hope that it's not only a one-time thing.

His voice was amazing!

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OneGrassRoot

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Wed Jan-05-11 08:41 AM
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2. This story was featured on GMA this morning, they talked about it on the local radio show...

It went MAJOR viral in 24 hours.

According to other reports this morning, he's had many job offers, including voiceover gigs and a commercial gig for a company in Germany. The offers are coming in worldwide. People have raised $15k for him, set up a website, etc.

He's going to be just fine, thank goodness. :hi:

Now, wish we could have some of the good vibes from this situation spread amongst millions of others. Seems it's always feast or famine. Literally.

:(

But, yay for him! :)

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tridim

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Wed Jan-05-11 10:21 AM
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8. And companies need to know that talent isn't always that easy to demonstrate.

Give us all a chance to shine!

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OneGrassRoot

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Wed Jan-05-11 10:22 AM
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9. Exactly. :) n/t

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reflection

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Wed Jan-05-11 08:44 AM
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3. Thanks for sharing that.

Edited on Wed Jan-05-11 08:45 AM by reflection

That really brightened my day. I hope he gets some traction out of the exposure.

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Wed Jan-05-11 08:46 AM
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4. K&R!

I am happy for him...

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Wed Jan-05-11 08:59 AM
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5. As long as he doesn't let it go to his head and end up back where he left off

he should be fine. Despite his gruffy appearance he did look like he was cleaned up. And appeared to have the right attitude.

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johnnie

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Wed Jan-05-11 09:46 AM
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6. The Cleveland Cavs offered him a job

Plus they are going to mortgage a house for him up here. Pretty cool story.

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tridim

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Wed Jan-05-11 10:19 AM
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7. Just saw this on facebook

Here's the story..

http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/15605

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Wed Jan-05-11 10:30 AM
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10. Bravo! I believe after years of having bottomed out, he'll be a great employee.

He will be appreciative & eager to please. I'm so happy for him!

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handmade34

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Wed Jan-05-11 10:31 AM
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11. bittersweet

a great story and awesome opportunity for Ted Williams... but, in my travels I see, talk to, listen to many not so fortunate. Ted Williams gets a job because he can make money for someone...

much too often our worth has become only about our ability to produce monetary wealth...

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