Billy West quotes

Billy West is an American voice actor, comedian, and musician, best known for his work in animation and commercials. His voice has brought to life iconic characters such as Fry from "Futurama" and both Ren and Stimpy from "The Ren & Stimpy Show." He continues to be a prominent figure in the world of voice acting and entertainment. Here are 16 of his quotes:

I've always said that you can't be the new Mel Blanc by doing Mel Blanc's voice. (Billy West)
You have to have some kind of power of observation, almost like a trained observer. View quote
Billy West
Robert Mitchum sounded different from John Wayne, and John Wayne sounded different from Clark Gable. View quote
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It had more layers than an onion. These writers meant business. There was a level for everybody. Your major could be celestial mechanics, and there'd be celestial-mechanics jokes. View quote
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Even when I was coming through school, I was a loner and I used to study music and play it and play it, and I was in bands. View quote
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If someone gave me the chance to create something, I put myself into it. I just want to try to do something that will last forever and that won't leave people saying, 'Gee, it could have been better, it could've been this, it could've been that.' View quote
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You watch people and study them the way an alien would. View quote
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To me, it all comes down to things being character-driven. It's hard for me to look beyond that. CG and all this cool stuff - so be it. But to me, it pretty much begins and ends with character-driven plots rather than technologically-driven plots. View quote
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But the throat just kind of falls into line once you realize in your head what it is. You got to remember the musicality of a character you're going to do. View quote
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Life is for the living. I was a little scared before surgery 'cause of the release you sign that says there's always a very small percent chance that you'll die during the operation. View quote
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Well, I happen to have a love of vocal reproduction devices. (Billy West)
Robin Williams understands sonic performances. He understands what it's like to change your voice up. View quote
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I don't get to watch Futurama, until it's on TV. View quote
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I'm not like a high intellectual. View quote
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As long as I can apply my craft, I'm happy. View quote
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Somebody's real voice is probably the hardest one that somebody could attempt. View quote
Billy West

Billy West

Billy West - Image
Photo: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: American Actor
Born: April 16, 1952
Quotes count: 16

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