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1:15 PM on 11.29.2007

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Mario voice actor writing autobiography, loves to give the 'thumbs up'
Nick Chester

Mario voice actor writing autobiography, loves to give the 'thumbs up' screenshot

Actor Charles Martinet, the man behind the voice of Mario, has revealed that he's working on an autobiography. The book, which Marninet hopes to have ready for a 2008 release, will focus on his time working with Nintendo.

"I've actually started working a little bit on a book," he tells CVG, "but it's about finding the discipline to keep going. But I will be inspired [to finish it] by the fans."

As the voice of the one of the most iconic characters of our time (next to Mr. Destructoid, of course), an autobiography could provide a good deal of insight on what it's like to work for the videogames giant. We would also like to request that Martinet explain why Mario has an Italian accent, when we've all been given the impression that he was a plumber from Brooklyn. As far as we can tell, it was unlikely that Mario was born in Italy, and the only time he visited the country was in Mario is Missing. We can't imagine he picked up the accent in the short amount of time he spent there. It just makes no sense.

Additionally, we'd appreciate it if Martinet could also speak a bit on whatever medical condition he has that causes him to give the "thumbs up" every time a camera flashes. Do a search for Martinet on Flickr, and you'll see what I mean. It's downright bizarre.



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Latest comment by A Ton of Berries |view all 37 comments
I really cant stand this guy. I mean, Mario is awesome and all, and I guess he did kind of a great job on his voice but... He's just creepy. He seems all slimy and sleek, kinda like a toad. A bi......




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liqideos's Avatar
liqideos at 11/29/2007 13:13

This man is a pervert.

Do not go NEAR THIS MAN!
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 11/29/2007 13:21

liqideos, How dare you hate on Charles Martinet! THAT MAN IS A SAINT
tratch's Avatar
tratch at 11/29/2007 13:23

Dude loves the thumbs up, that's for sure.

Also, from the side he looks a bit like a young Marshall Applewhite.
ian_esq's Avatar
ian_esq at 11/29/2007 13:32

Wow, cash grab off his book tour.

riding on the hype of Galaxy's success
Fading_Star's Avatar
Fading_Star at 11/29/2007 13:39

I might buy this book :D.
"It's a me, Mario!"
Falciase's Avatar
Falciase at 11/29/2007 13:39

Mmm, I don't think Mario ever did go to Italy, not even in Mario is Missing... that was Luigi.
BS3 Owner's Avatar
BS3 Owner at 11/29/2007 13:43

O.o
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 11/29/2007 13:45

I wish he'd talk more.
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 11/29/2007 13:45

Will Destructoid be reviewing this book as well?
raucci's Avatar
raucci at 11/29/2007 13:45

The name of the book will be:

"I am Legend" :p
SourGr8pes's Avatar
SourGr8pes at 11/29/2007 13:50

If there's a chapter dedicated to heavy cocaine use during the production of Mario 64, then consider me sold.
Knives's Avatar
Knives at 11/29/2007 13:50

It would be awesome if the audiobook was made by him using the Mario voice.
big filth's Avatar
big filth at 11/29/2007 13:55

haha, the pictures are great, this guy LOVES the thumbs up. He looks like he is heading downhill fast with drugs and booze. I think this man needs an intervention!
imbeta's Avatar
imbeta at 11/29/2007 13:57

Oh man... did NOT need to see him, not sure I will see MARIO GALAXY the same way again.
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nademagnet at 11/29/2007 14:03

@Knives
That would be awesome! And at the same time we would all hate it about a quarter of the way into it.
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imbeta at 11/29/2007 14:04

and who could forget such classic... while we're at it:

Husky Hog's Avatar
Husky Hog at 11/29/2007 14:09

Yeah talk about riding other's success

He'd be cool to meet but I have no need to read the man's autobiography
ToeKing's Avatar
ToeKing at 11/29/2007 14:26

soooo it's Martinet, not Marninet? 4/5. 80%. b minus! c if you use that fucking 7 point scale they liked in college
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Dexter345 at 11/29/2007 14:27

I must have that same disease. The thumbs up is just a natural compulsion.

Rather than asking why Mario's got an Italian accent, I'd prefer to know why after more than twenty years of being an adult, Mario still has not gone through puberty.
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xdaytime at 11/29/2007 14:36

books sounds cool. might have to pick it up.
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Sharpless at 11/29/2007 14:37

You know, that man could be a pimp, if he were younger and better looking. Or maybe he is. I wouldn't... know... such... things...
bleep's Avatar
bleep at 11/29/2007 14:54

@ Dexter:

Dude he has a fucking Mustache! Hes definitely got the forest of love down below...
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PraiseChaos at 11/29/2007 14:59

I'll buy it. I'm kind of curious how he got the job.
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Evil Cheese at 11/29/2007 15:26

How did we end up talking about Mario's junk?

Is it just me or does the Galaxy Mario sound more high-pitched and annoying then the Sunshine or 64 Mario?

Also, according to EP's segment they did on him a while ago, Charles is a narcissist.
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weedgan at 11/29/2007 15:29

An page from the book so far,

Pg. 36

" IT'S A ME MAARIO, A THANK YOU FOR A READING MY BOOK, YAHOOOOOO!!!"

The writing looks AMAZING.
Ascythopicism's Avatar
Ascythopicism at 11/29/2007 15:55



Seperated at birth?
iliketuna's Avatar
iliketuna at 11/29/2007 17:09

i'd buy his book on audio
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar
EternalDeathSlayer at 11/29/2007 17:26

Mario is Missing sucked
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Necros at 11/29/2007 17:36

Is there really a demand for this?
grrza's Avatar
grrza at 11/29/2007 18:07

I'm with Necros. How much could there possibly be to this story?

Also, Mario will always have the voice from the Super Mario Bros. Super Show in my head. Did Lou Albano also do the voice acting, or just the live action bits? Either way, that voice just makes more sense to me.
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Spartacus at 11/29/2007 18:40

I want to give him a thumbs-up high five.

Cause thumbs-up are awesome.
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AgentMOO at 11/29/2007 20:29

so it's his fault that when I load up the game disc, my wii shouts "SOOP THA MARIOO GALASSEEE!"
UNDERSTAR's Avatar
UNDERSTAR at 11/29/2007 20:40

Im a thumbs up guy so this guy easily gets my $$$
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Dick McVengeance at 11/29/2007 21:04

Didn't he visit Italy in Mario's Time Machine too?
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Barcode at 11/29/2007 21:39

I'm getting the book despite how he looks. I mean, come on, he's just a voice actor.
JohnThEReaper617's Avatar
JohnThEReaper617 at 11/29/2007 21:58

OK....He is creepy like big time.
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A Ton of Berries at 11/30/2007 15:34

I really cant stand this guy.
I mean, Mario is awesome and all, and I guess he did kind of a great job on his voice but... He's just creepy. He seems all slimy and sleek, kinda like a toad. A big, lazy, pale toad that's been sitting under this money-printing stone for ages, sucking up all the drops of awesomness thats been sprinkled on him by Nintendo.

Uëgch.


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