listen to your mother, ted williams
Radio announcer with a deep, rich '70s-era voice goes on a downward spiral, gets involved in drugs and alcohol, and loses everything, becoming homeless. Panhandles around Columbus, Ohio with a sign extolling his "God-given gift of voice." Videographer captures his talent on camera, video gets posted to YouTube. That was Monday. It's now Friday and Mr. Williams has done voice-over work for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and MSNBC, and is fielding offers from numerous other sources, including the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Yesterday, Mr. Williams was reunited with his 90 year old mother, Julia. She's the sweetest woman in the world and is thrilled to see her son again after 10 years. It's a very emotional meeting, but I can't but feel a little weird about all the cameras around them during this very private moment. Aside from that, I love that Julia's first comment to her son is along the lines of "don't f--k this up."
Whatever happens to Mr. Williams, the guy has talent and deserves a second chance. I just hope he listens to his mother.
