Discover the inspiring journey of a renowned voice actor in this TEDxDetroit talk. Explore the power of joy through iconic animated characters as Rob Paulsen, the voice behind Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius, shares his personal story of overcoming throat cancer. Learn about Paulsen's impressive career spanning nearly three decades, including his work on over 2,000 half-hour programs, films, video games, and other animated media. Gain insights from this Daytime Emmy and Peabody winner, three-time Annie Award recipient, and host of the Talkin' Toons podcast. Discover how voicing beloved characters helped save Paulsen's life, as detailed in his book "Voice Lessons: How a Couple of Ninja Turtles, Pinky, and an Animaniac Saved My Life."