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Impressions are one of the best forms of entertainment, especially if done correctly.
Actor Tom Hiddleston, while a guest on the hilariously funny Graham Norton Show, was given the opportunity to impress his host and fellow guests with his improvisational skills during a recent episode. The talent to imitate people is a rare gift, but the enthusiasm to share it and/or witness it is a genuine thrill for everybody.
Hopefully, at the very least, by the person being impersonated…
Have a Great Week Driven with Gusto!
Shock and Awesome
As we enter the weekend, able to take some deep, reflective breaths before having some unbridled fun, this seems like the perfect time to be inspired. We don’t always see where motivational moments will come from and usually the surprise has a profound effect as a result.
Here’s Will Smith’s explanation of his distinctive vocabulary.
This childhood anecdote is one of the main reasons why Will Smith is everyone’s fresh prince.
Cinco de Voices
What do Seth MacFarlane, Emily Blunt and Kermit the Frog have in common?
They all hear funny voices.
While I can imitate some characters for the sake of drama or comedy, Seth MacFarlane constantly proves that performing impersonations is a remarkable skill. To successfully pull off a great impression, you have to fully inhabit another person or character’s being, including their accent, temperament and signature reactions. Most impressively, the best imitators are able to switch on-and-off like a light switch from acting like themselves to being somebody completely different with stunning accuracy.
As a fan and student of improv and acting, the following video of impressions is entertaining and educational. It features one of the modern masters at work:
Impersonations definitely require a very specific set of skills.
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