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Jeff Garlin says three-year work on WALL‑E permanently damaged his voice

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TheWrap reports that Jeff Garlin says his work on Disney/Pixar's WALL‑E permanently damaged his voice. TheWrap reports that he recorded for three years on the project, doing long sessions that strained his voice. TheWrap reports that Garlin admitted he didn’t know how to do voice work properly and ended up yelling and screaming during those sessions. TheWrap reports that he discussed the issue on the "Fly on the Wall" podcast with David Spade and Dana Carvey, timed with the release of his photography book "Best Seat in the House".

Why it matters. TheWrap notes that Garlin is seeing a voice doctor to address the vocal damage.

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