"A Diamond in the Rough:" Finding a Lost Voice

We’ve all seen them – homeless people standing on the side of the road, holding a cardboard sign with some plea for help written on it. But Ted Williams, a homeless man in Ohio, would rather speak to people than hold a sign. His cardboard reads “I have a God-given gift of voice.”

And someone finally listened to him. Doral Chenoweth III of “Columbus Dispatch” recorded William’s story – his former life as a DJ all the way through how he ended up on the street. Chenoweth put the video on YouTube, and it became an immediate hit.

Now, Williams has job offers from WNCI’s Dave & Jimmy morning show and CBS’s The Early Show. He’s already told his story on the radio. In addition, the director of post-productions at NFL Films plans to offer Williams a job as a voiceover artist.

Williams was right about himself – he has a God-given voice, one that “makes you feel obligated to do or say something monumental, just to warrant his narration.” Chenoweth certainly found a gem; and all he had to do was stop and actually listen to the type of person that tend to ignore.

With so much sadness and anxiety in today’s news, it’s nice to hear a heartwarming story once in a while. Starting a new life, doing exactly what he’s always wanted to do, Williams is now “happiness personified.” Everyone deserves something, don’t you think?

To hear Williams speak, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6kI_u3ho_c&feature=player_embedded. You won't be disappointed.