Robs constantly working, but we were able to chat with him while traveling to a convention.
Den of Geek: How are you?
Rob Paulsen:Well Im breathing and Im not in jail but the days not over yet.
So far so good.
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Weve heard youve been having adventures in the airport.
Where are you headed?
This is for a convention.
Week before last I was at another convention and Ill be at another one next week.
Youve been involved with the Turtles since the 80s.
How did you become involved with the newest incarnation of the series?
Well hes here, lets throw the old guy a bone.
I didnt want to embarrass either them of myself.
But she called back and said, No, no, they know exactly who you are.
They think youd be right for their vision of Donatello.
I said sure and four or five callbacks later here I am.
They made a great call; youre doing great with Donatello.
Thank you, Im very flattered you say that.
I think they nailed it.
Its a very cool circumstance and thank you for your kind words about Donatello; Im having a ball.
How was the transition between being cool but rude to having a way with machines?
Id like to think it was fairly seamless.
Ive known her since before she was born!
I know her mom and dad very well.
I dont feel like theres been a difficult transition because its a different vibe on another turtle.
So far it hasnt been bizarre, just fun.
When working on the two shows, did you identify with any of the characters specifically?
And again, the resurgence of the show via this iteration has done nothing but help it.
You have a son; was he around the age for when the series was first on?
Did he watch the shows you were in?
Yes, [at the time of the interview] hes 29.
I did too; it was the coolest thing in the world.
Im an incredibly blessed guy, man, it was great.
He watched four or five episodes and he called me.
Im telling you what dad, this is EXCELLENT.
And now hes completely hooked and its like a whole new version of the turtles.
Oh, Im sorry, Ive got to get on the plane here.
Thank you so much and enjoy the con.
Thanks for talking with me!
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