Who is the voice behind 'You've Got Mail'?
Elwood Edwards, The Voice Behind AOL's Iconic 'You've Got Mail'
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Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's iconic 'You've Got Mail' phrase, shares his story. In 1989, his wife, a customer service rep, suggested him for the role after hearing Steve Case discuss adding a voice to AOL. Edwards recorded the phrases on a cassette, which became immensely popular in the mid-90s, being heard over 35 million times daily. Despite being typecast, he also voiced a line for The Simpsons. Edwards finds his association with AOL gratifying, as his voice continues to greet users on aol.com.
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What was the connection between the speaker's wife and AOL?
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What was the initial purpose of recording the phrases?
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How many times was the voice heard daily at one point?
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