Stephen Hawking Auditions Celebrities To Provide His New Voice

The man has a good sense of humor.

Stephen Hawking’s computer-generated voice, which he uses because ALS has inhibited his ability to speak, may be more recognizable than the voices of some famous singers.

But he’s had it for an awfully long time, and he’s ready for something more modern. Now, the audition process begins.

Okay, not really, but it’s all for a good cause.

Video above by Comic Relief in honor of Red Nose Day, an effort to fight injustice and poverty across Africa and the U.K.

Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks, Tracy Morgan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Moore, Padma Lakshmi and a whole host of other stars are teaming up for Stand for Rights: A Benefit for the ACLU. Donate now and join us at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 31, on Facebook Live. #standforrights2017

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