137: Episode #137: Tripping Over Curtains - The Jim Dale Story
Portus 2008 public relations director Aziza Aba Butain joins us\u2026\n\n\u2026to interview the narrator of the U.S. Harry Potter books Jim Dale.\n\nMr. Dale gives his thoughts on the recent Deathly Hallows split as well as the movies in general.\n\nOne of his sons is actually a movie helicopter operator who has worked on the Potter films.\n\nWhat is his favorite Potter character voice? Which one is the hardest \u2013 or as he puts it \u2013 the most annoying to do?\n\nHe discusses how he prepares to record the Potter books: some water and a green apple anyone?\n\nHow long does it take him? More like how long is he given! The answer may surprise you.\n\nHow well does he know Stephen Fry and Mary GrandPre?\n\nDoes he ever read the books for enjoyment and what is his relationship with J.K. Rowling?\n\nHe denies using his relationship with Dumbledore to further his career.\n\nJust what does he think about the HP fandom?\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices