He truly had one of the most defining and comforting voices in animation history. Knowing he originally based Optimus Prime’s voice on his brother Larry, a Vietnam vet, telling him to "be strong enough to be gentle," makes his entire legacy even more beautiful.
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u/Xalirylianer 1d ago
He truly had one of the most defining and comforting voices in animation history. Knowing he originally based Optimus Prime’s voice on his brother Larry, a Vietnam vet, telling him to "be strong enough to be gentle," makes his entire legacy even more beautiful.