Edith Mathis, Radiant Swiss Soprano, Is Dead at 86
“When I try a role, if I feel it’s too heavy for me then I will never do it,” she told Mr. Duffie. “I might just wait perhaps until later,…
When Politicians Exit Stage Right, What’s Left for Their Impersonators?
In the days after Donald J. Trump was declared the winner of last year’s presidential election, Allison Reese began having some strange interactions with strangers. “People at my coffee shop…
Humpback Whales Sing the Way Humans Speak
The English language is full of wonderful words, from “anemone” and “aurora” to “zenith” and “zodiac.” But these are special occasion words, sprinkled sparingly into writing and conversation. The words…
Opinion | Hank Azaria’s ‘Simpsons’ Voices Won’t Be Fully Replicated by A.I.
undefined There’s a human behind our favorite animated characters. But as A.I. comes to Hollywood,that could change. I imagine that soon enough, artificial intelligence will be able to recreate the…
RFK Jr Has Spasmodic Dysphonia, a Condition That Makes His Voice Raspy
Spasmodic dysphonia is a neurological condition that causes certain muscles in the “voice box,” or larynx, to spasm, often making the voice sound raspy, strained or breathy. Robert F. Kennedy…
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Hank Azaria’s Advice for Overcoming Codependency
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