how NOT to make it

notes from a working actor

The trials and tribulations
of Mike Vaughn

(this guy)

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and the Holiday Cards are… done.

Saturday, December 17th, 2016

2016 marks the 12th and final round for my self-produced Holiday Card campaign. When I started I think I had about 40 people on my holiday list, and now it’s closer to 400. I’m not getting any younger and my new kid is likely going to be the focus of future holiday greetings anyway. But […]

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and it’s not spam!

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

I won’t say who specifically sent me this email this morning, but it is REAL despite the Nigerian Scam feel to the whole thing. Crazy, right? Let’s just say this guy is involved in our life, but probably for just about 30 more days. Here’s what I got (see if anything smells fishy to you): […]

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Ben asks me to help out with his outgoing voice message.

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An old friend wants good talent for his personal projects. And yeah, I’m in. Duh.

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Sam’s Birthday Song

Monday, January 4th, 2010

The best part about this voicemail left from my fellow improv actor and friend, Samwise Arron, is the last bit about, “…I will deny that I did it.” Apparently, someone forgot that I have a professional vo booth at home. Ha. 

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