Big names lend Roger Ebert voices for TV show

Big names lend Roger Ebert voices for TV show
Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press

The Associated Press February 1, 2011

Roger Ebert has enlisted some high-powered stand-ins to do voice-overs for his new TV show while finishing touches are made to his customized electronic voice.

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Ebert says there's no chance he'll undergo another attempt to rebuild his jaw, damaged in cancer treatment and surgery.

"Never! I'm beyond reconstruction and that's that," the 68-year-old critic wrote.

He has cancer checks every six months or so, and said his health is "excellent."

"So far I seem to be cancer free," he wrote.

While some have called Ebert an inspiration, he said bravery and courage "have little to do with it."

"You play the cards you're dealt," Ebert wrote. "What's your choice? I have no pain, I enjoy life, and why should I complain?"


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He's not one to let his health issues slow him down any more than he can help.

His new show is terrific too.

I wish him many, many happy, productive years.

on his twitter account.

he has become my favorite American writer.

He wrote, "Some people, when they leave very important voice-mails after many years, have been drinking. Just sayin'"

::rofl:

he is truly an inspiration :thumbsup:

extra shout-out to Bill Kurtis - GREAT VOICE and wonderful man :D

he is! :applause: