{"product_id":"book-1vvy","title":"Voice-A-Versa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the voice behind Ren, Stimpy, Doug, Bugs Bunny, nearly half the main \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFuturama\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e characters, and much more, a revealing memoir of life before—and in front of—the mic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilly West is one the most accomplished and beloved voice actors alive today. He's brought to life original animated characters like Stimpy from \u003ci\u003eThe Ren \u0026amp; Stimpy Show\u003c\/i\u003e, Doug Funnie, and Philip J. Fry, Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan, and Professor Farnsworth (and more) on \u003ci\u003eFuturama\u003c\/i\u003e. And he's played iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd in \u003ci\u003eSpace Jam\u003c\/i\u003e, Popeye, and Woody Woodpecker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChances are, he's made you laugh many times. You might even know some of his lines by heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eVoice-A-Versa\u003c\/i\u003e, West recounts his remarkable life in show business and the circuitous route that got him there, from a radio-call in contest that led to skits on morning radio in Boston, to a one-off appearance on \u003ci\u003eThe Howard Stern Show\u003c\/i\u003e that turned into a regular role, to a big move to Hollywood, and legendary roles working with other talented creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut West's life story is deeper and darker than that, and this memoir will reveal the traumatic upbringing that scarred and shaped him, and which gave birth to the \"Billy-verse\" of voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Billy West is the kind of genius you have to write about in the plural. He’s not just a brilliant actor, he’s a hundred brilliant actors. And this hilarious book will give you the lowdown on Billy’s wild lives and unforgettable voices, and how those fevered brains of his crack us all up.”—MATT GROENING\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":67005451960624,"sku":"BD1vvy","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/1vvy-Square-cover.jpg?v=1781747491","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-1vvy","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}