Susan Bennett and the Voice of Siri

Susan Bennett, a voice actor, shares her journey to becoming the original voice of Siri. Her career began accidentally when she filled in for a missing voice actor. She later became the voice of Siri, a role that brought both opportunities and challenges. Susan discusses the impact of being Siri on her career, the insecurities she faced, and the lessons learned. Despite the challenges, she embraced her role and turned it into a new career path. Susan also shares insights into Siri's personality and offers advice on facing fears and maintaining a sense of humor.

What was Susan Bennett's profession before she became a voice actor?

• A journalist

• A software engineer

• A teacher

• A club singer and musician

How did Susan Bennett get her first voice acting job?

• She was recommended by a friend

• She auditioned for it

• She applied online

• The original voice actor didn't show up

What was the name of the first successful ATM voice Susan Bennett provided?

• Tilly the all-time teller

• Siri

• Alexa

• Cortana

When did Siri first appear on the iPhone?

• 2005

• 2010

• 2012

• 2011

How did Susan Bennett find out she was the voice of Siri?

• She saw it on TV

• A fellow voice actor emailed her

• She read it in a newspaper

• Apple contacted her directly

Why did Susan Bennett take two years to reveal herself as Siri?

• She was working on other projects

• She was unsure how it would affect her career

• She was under a contract

• She didn't want the publicity

What was one of the challenges Susan faced after revealing herself as Siri?

• People only recognized her as Siri

• She lost her job

• She had to move to a new city

• She had to change her voice

How did Susan Bennett describe her personality?

• Shy and reserved

• Adventurous and bold

• Introverted and private

• Extroverted and outgoing

What was one positive outcome for Susan after becoming the voice of Siri?

• She received numerous awards

• It turned into a whole new career for her

• She became a celebrity

• She traveled the world

What advice did Susan Bennett give at the end of the video?

• Always stay humble

• Always work hard

• Always face your fears and keep the faith

• Always be kind