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Quote by Billy West

“I don't have that much of an ego where it's like "How dare you, you can't do something without me."”

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Billy West, born on April 16, 1952, is a talented American voice actor. He has achieved significant success in the fields of animation, film, and television with his unique voice and acting skills. West has played leading roles in several renowned works, such as Moe Szyslak in 'The Simpsons' and Stan Marsh in 'South Park'. His voice work also includes roles in 'Rick and Morty', 'Avatar: The Last Airbender', and more. more

“The difference of human being behind the guy on the page is in writing, I'm no longer conscious of personal repercussions because for that moment they don't exist. At times, I tell myself, Well, I can always go back and change that or take it out, and I find out that I rarely do. Couple little things here and there: Do unto others. Be a good scout. With all the ironies that entails, I go by that. That's a good way to live.”

Writing Moments Guy Couple Conscious Irony Little Things

Author:Nick Tosches

“Somebody's real voice is probably the hardest one that somebody could attempt. The characters are all, believe it or not, rooted in a reality of some sort. I've met and talked to people, and they're also fusions of showbiz periphery. But the best thing was, if you did your own voice and you were the star of the show - if it came to blows and they had you on the ropes and you had to leave, then they could just get someone to sound exactly like you.”

People Believe Real Character Reality Like You Blow Showbiz

Author:Billy West

“The main event is freedom. I often wonder if I had the complete freedom to not have to write, if I would write. That's the one mystery that I hope I get to experience. It might be a good idea to retire, since as this delusion of an economy progresses, it seems that if you make ten grand a year or a hundred grand a year, there's absolutely no difference.”

Writing Wonder Economy Progress Mystery Delusion Retiring

Author:Nick Tosches

“It's very hard to take a character out of nothing, and put a hook on it, especially because it's only sonic. Futurama is a sonic world, and everyone's attention is focused on that sound and that little cartoon image. You can change it.”

World Character Attention Focused Cartoon Hook

Author:Billy West