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  • the best choice ... he chose .... was ...... TAKIN CRACK ..... how freakin dumb is that???????????? .... that's how stupid druggies are ..... i don't care how hard it is .... i'm sure he's quit many times ...... it took 3 times for me to quit smoking (cigs) and i haven't had them for 12 years ..... YOU CAN'T DO IT ONCE, OR YOU'LL FAIL ..... gotta be smarter then that!

  • i think the devil won out .... this time ...... drugs are deep rooted enough to make you a liar!

  • His Mom is 90? She looks like she is in her 70s.. :O

  • he was big lik e 2-3 months ago, who cares hes gotten back to his old ways since then

  • i hope he becomes a billionaire

  • it was over 20 years, nearly 30 years not 10 years...

  • @tommiedepew1 cant argue with you there x

  • i thought he was homeless, yet he uses some of the best vocabulary I've heard

  • @xLILxBxBOIx Just because someone is homeless doesn't mean they're uneducated. Sometimes these circumstances happen to people (like losing their job, addiction, mental illness, etc) even though they may have had wealth in the past or a good upbringing or a great education. It's sad- people lose hope & seemingly 'give up,' but as you can see, they can turn it around, like Ted!

  • @heavencantwait77 yeah he seems like a very intelligent person

  • I wish his mom was more supportive and happy... she seems like she is really cutting him down. I suppose we don't know all about his past though.

  • @jgame99 Yeah, I see that too & that may or may not be part of the reason why he became addicted to drugs & alcohol. It makes me sad; I think parents should be very supportive when their children are doing something positive, especially when they've come from such a difficult situation such as Ted. I hope he succeeds- what a gift he has with his voice!

  • thought he first said he hasn't seen his mom in 20 years??? .... that commercial about drugs being like eggs fryin in a pan .... really works the old brain that way!

  • If he had Islam he wouldn't have got on the drugs in the first place. That is something we should all think about as well.

  • @DJFearRoss wow.. ur a retard...

  • @WIKILeaksIT Less Muslims are alcoholics than your people. Think about that.

  • @DJFearRoss Show me some proof of that PLEASE!... Fucking hypocrite. The islamic religion ruins the life for the women. There is no freedom for women in the middle east. The islamic religion is a religion full of hatred. And ur another douche bag trying to influence other people trough YT? ROFL.

  • @WIKILeaksIT Because true Muslims don't drink alcohol. Islam shows respect for the women that is why the women cover themselves, unlike cheap western women. Freedom is a western concept, Freedom to do whatever you want, no thanks!

  • @DJFearRoss After checking ur channel i thought there is no reason to really start arguing with you anymore. For real it seems like your another fanatic Islamic cunt that does not understand a shit. Really end the conversation and dont bother replying. Spastic.

  • @WIKILeaksIT Islam is the fastest growing religion in the west, remember that.

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  • he looks like a homeless Obama

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  • She looks good for 92. You can tell they've got good genes.

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  • @Lukaa020

    I hope not. Why must every "sad" or "cool" or whatever you'd call this story, become a Hollywood film? Seriously.

  • LOL at 1:28 he's like "That's what she said"

  • He is sooo honest! It makes u love him even more!

  • @Lukaa020 the first thing i said when i saw this was "they're going to make a movie out of this"

  • OMG! That's a GOLDEN VOICE! :)

  • The new Ted Williams starring Will smith!

  • iam really very very very very happyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy mr ted that u get back to nurmal life but i hope so that u dont forget ur friend wher u use tobe sleep together only 2 week ago gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooood luck and wish allllllllllllllllllll the best

  • @helterskelter139 ps. GOD loves u

  • @helterskelter139

    You're so silly, Ignorance is a choice. Its your choice whether youd like to know or not. Dont give me this "religion" stuff. I hate religion. Never once did i mention religion, Get you stuff straight before you comment stupidly. Please and thank you. and if you're gonna reply with some non well thought retort. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME! and mine. thanks.

  • @Lukaa020 you're going too far

  • oo snap his vioce is deeper than tay zondays XD

  • Skip the ad 0:01

  • @Lukaa020 .BULLSEYE.

  • well i cant see this video becaues the stupid advertisement wont load. great job youtube

  • @Lukaa020

    I said the same thing. i redict with in the next 10 years there will be a movie about his life, and will smith will play him hahaha

  • DO NOT BELIEVE THE HYPE! Ted Williams is not what he seems to be, dont be gullible people. There are so many signs that lead to this man being a psy-op agent set up by the Illuminati. Do you really think corporations would have a drug addict doing voice overs for them? C'mon and they gave him freakin house? This story is all set in motion to have us believe there is such thing as "American Dream" when really there are middle class families losing homes and jobs. TED WILLIAMS= FRAUD,PSY-OP CON

  • @MrFuhrer2009 your "story" may have some credibilty. Rather Chilling; The American Dream ....

  • @Lukaa020 omg yes!! id watch it..dat would be a good ass movie

  • his mom looks like a nice piece of hotass id hit it of corse id have to knock the dust off first

  • when ted talks my speakers vibrate a dam lot

  • you know, i think hes liked so much not because he was a homeless guy with an amazing voice, but because he's a wonderful and sweet guy and no one deserves it more than him because of it.

  • Its obama's Long lost brother, Im serious. No joke this time ladies and gentleman.

  • He looks like Obama o-o

  • why was he seperated from his mom?

  • @Lukaa020 No he doesn't because he already played a "rags to riches" character, Chris Gardener in the Pursuit of Happyness. Also, there needs to be an actor who has a great golden radio voice. Almost as good as Ted William's.

  • I know this comment is just like a grain of sand on a beach but I'd just like to say I've been watching every interview I can find and just want to congratulate you Ted Williams and your mother is so adorable! Congrats Ted you deserve it all!

  • It shouldnt matter what religion u are for your beliefs, i saw someone commented "Chistians are the most hypocritical" I definetly agree you see people go with athiest beliefs of god isnt real, praying doesnt work its useless, then when drama turmoil and need comes you see them say thank god or oh my god.Its true there most people only say god when they truely need him.

  • How can you not love this guy? He's so sweet and grateful for everything and truly talented, I wish him every success and hope his mother lives long enough to see her son turn into the star he's already becoming.

  • @mDarkPoet I totally agree. I'm so sick of reading all these negative comments about Ted Williams. This guy deserves all the respect in the world.

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  • On the 10th of Jaunary 2011 a worldwide boycott of youtube will take place. Which means for one whole day no-one will visit youtube. We want VEVO (and other companies) and their f*cking ads OUT. Do your part sharing this comment on as many videos as possible and give this one a thumbs up!!!!!....

  • @m4kaveli4eva That's an absolutely STUPID idea. Without Ads, Youtube couldn't pay its bills and we would have to pay to use it! Ads only take up about 2 or 3 minutes of our day and can help us find great songs or great products. This boycott has no hope of taking off, and I hope you and the 5 people who won't watch youtube tomorrow feel stupid.

  • To God be the glory!

  • I LOLed real hard when he said his armpits were sweating real bad when he reunited with his mom. hahah..God Bless this man. I'm a believer :)

  • who the hell dislikes this

  • 3 radio voiceover guys dislike this.

  • @Lukaa020 no he shouldnt there are more interesting life story's then his .

  • She has every right to be skeptical. he will have to earn her respect all over again.

  • It is truely AMAZING that this man has been given a second chance, to make things right in his life!! If you watch the many videos and interviews, it is very obvious that Ted Williams is such a humble, genuinly greatful man! The video from the CBS Early Show was great, until a certain comment at the end, telling Ted to be smart about this opportunity.........DISTASTEFU­L, and completely un called for!!! Who is he(Chris) to make such a comment to a perfect stranger, and not to mention on LIVE TV?!

  • Mom doesn't sound too thrilled at all? Hopefully she believes in him! We all believe in Ted, I hope she does too!

  • @Alaynavlog HellOoooooo, she is 92 years old!!! Do you want her to do back flips?

  • @sheraw99 Hahah no not back flips but I thought maybe she'd would be more smiley and be a little more excited. I know I would be! It just seems like she's nervous about him going back to his old ways or something. Hahah.

  • @Alaynavlog What you talking about. She's old and frail of 92. She was in tears when she first met him. Do you want her to bear hug him standing up?

  • Am gonna say things Atheist wont reply me: Do you believe in ghosts, New Jersey devil, Haunted houses, Exorcisms, paranormal levitation, telekinesis, psychokinesis, Extraterrestrial events, the UFO Phenomena, the Masons, the New Age, Witchcraft, the OOP Parts, the Ouija Board, apparitions, Unexplained Miracles, and more phenomena events. Thumbs me up. God Exist bitches there are many proves.

  • @calito0010 ur a fucking spacker everything u just said made me laugh at ur stupidity, go die in a fire honky cunt

  • @liamthfc1 Why do you insult me? listen, the government always will deny you the truth, if you want truth... you go look for it, there is too many evidence that supports paranormal (God is part of paranormal, since is unexplainable). I know that it feels weird when your logic is defied. Well, if the big bang ever existed then where it comes from? and where that come from comes from, and so and so on, rule #1 of science something comes from something. With all my respect bro.

  • It wasn't God, it was being at the right place at the right time with a great talent.

    I love how people love to bring up God when great things happen, but when tragedy hits nobody says shit about God then.

    It's the 21st century and think it's about time to give up childish superstitious beliefs. The only person that is in control of your life is you, not some invisible boogieman up in the sky.

  • @charvelgtrs Go fuck yourself you creepy atheist scumbag, we love god what do you want to do about it huh?

  • @PumptheVolumeJohn

    I want you to grow up and start thinking more rationally. Do you still believe in Santa Claus?

  • @PumptheVolumeJohn I'm an atheist, does that automatically make me a scumbag? You are clearly blinded to the crimes against other people still commited by your fellow Christians. No one is perfect, but if you do some actually research maybe you'll realize how hateful, and sometimes violent, a lot of Christians are to those who go against their views.

    Atheists don't have a problem with religion really, they have a problem with people who are ignorant to actual facts because of their religion.

  • @PumptheVolumeJohn

    ... You love god? You sure don't act like it, hatred against others leads to problems.

    I'm not atheist but theirs nothing wrong with being atheist.. they could say the same thing about us.

    People choose to live they're life how they want to live it, you shouldn't criticize others just because they choose to live they're life any different from yours. It's a choice of life to believe in something, in my case it's Jehova.

  • @lAeonHD AMEN!! lol unless this person or individual is believing in some really evil stuffs....selfishness...etc BUT still its their choice its not our job to compel others to believing in ur own

  • @lAeonHD Maybe he wants to live his life hating people i think it's wrong you say there's something wrong with people trying to live the way they do.

  • @charvelgtrs Yes it actually was God. When tragedy hits that's most likely fate, either or/bad karma. When you repent to god, he gives you chances, God is the almighty, most-merciful. This guy learned from his mistake, and is now doing good. You must be some atheist, GO AWAY! We don't need people like you to Corrupt Peoples Minds!

  • @charvelgtrs Go and f*ck yourself you atheist piece of crap. It was religion that created the moral codes of today's society. Without religion you would be living like barbarians, selfish and without any moral codes. Atheists are trying to remove religion altogether; a diminishing number of people now believe in God because the public have been subject to "conditioning" by subtle propaganda by the secularists and atheists who have gotten into power via government or media.

  • @BoyBangla

    God doesn't exist, grow up already. If you did a little research you would know that more people died in the name of God than for any other reason. Religion mostly causes problems. We wouldn't still be living like barbarians if religion didn't exist. We would be so better off if religion died a nice quick death.

  • @charvelgtrs I agree that religion is unnecessary, and in a lot of cases inhibits logical thought which results in irrational, stupid decisions. But if someone chooses to believe in a higher power, I have nothing against them just as long as they don't go telling me that I'm going to go to hell if I don't accept Jesus as my savior and read the bible and go to church. Their beliefs are their business, and my beliefs are my business, although I do enjoy religious debates.

  • @Coverfire14 I have no problem with people who are spiritual. It's religion that is a problem. If people simply just believed in a God I would be cool with it. It's when they have to add religion that problems arise.

    Lastly, I don't want to hear any Christians tell me that "Christianity isn't a religion, but a relationship with Jesus Christ", it's a religion.

  • @BoyBangla Sorry I missed your comment earlier but...are you fucking kidding? On TV I've seen everyone from congressmen and women to football players credit god for accomplishments and miracles, and even pointless little things too. If anything, people are pressured to believe in a deity by having their religious parents tell them, during early childhood, that they should behave or else god will send them to a bad place. It's fucking sick, and I see it every day.

  • @BoyBangla And I don't have a problem with religion, I have a problem with people who try and convert others, especially their children at a young age where they can't think for themselves, to their religion. It's indoctrination, and it's wrong. They should be allowed to know the facts, such as how science provides a perfectly logical explanation for our existence without the need for a god, and that the bible and other religious texts are extremely contradictory and factually incorrect, etc.

  • @BoyBangla If you'd like, I'll show you a post that goes into great detail, with facts and sources and links to tons of articles, all explaining this stuff in much greater detail. From things like showing how atheists are really great, kind people, to things like videos explaining in great detail how we were created, in a way that doesn't involve a god. I understand if you don't want to watch the videos, I just thought you might be interested in more detail on the argument. PM me if you want.

  • @Coverfire14 Thank you for your polite response. However, I do believe that people fail to understand the concept of God because of reverse indoctrination via schools, media, government & corporations implied messages- & in essence Consumerism is the New God. There are many reasons for people believing in God, but for me, "The Kalam Cosmological Argument" is absolute proof that that God exists and in summary; Nothing can exist without it being created & many things are outside our control.

  • @BoyBangla I somewhat disagree. I think that there doesn't necessarily need to be a "beginning" for everything, in our sense of the word. I think that there are indications that something can exist without having what we would call a beginning. Of course, if God does exist, then what created God? If God could exists infinitely, couldn't it be just as likely that the universe by itself simply exists, and has always existed in one form or another?

  • @BoyBangla As science delves deeper and deeper into this subject it seems to me that we are able to explain more and more of exactly how the universe came to be and what came before it. I also think the cosmological argument is no longer entirely valid due to constant new developments which are slowly but surely filling in the gaps to create a clear picture of where everything came from.

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  • So happy for TED!!

  • His mom is a bit of an old cunt.

  • Filming their first moments together is absolute exploitation. I fear that Ted Williams may be inadvertently selling himself out in his current haze.

  • @gingergiblet and what would be wrong with that

  • 1:27 Ted:"yeah that's what she said" i don't why but that made me LOL XD

  • I am very happy for you Ted, you are truly gifted!

  • HEY CBS READ THIS>>> KILLUMINATI! KILLUMINATI! KILLUMINATI!

  • 3 people have no heart

  • DONT BE SUPRISED IF THEY GAIN THE MOVIE RIGHTS TO HIS LIFE STORY.

  • God is good...Ted and his mother are proof we should..."Keep the faith!"

    Very encouraging!

  • Deus existe.

  • Lebron's not on the cavaleirs anymore! he need to catch up on the media

  • "make sure to be smart about it" said the condescending host. Thats was a nasty remark to make to another grown man.

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  • Hooray for Ted! :D

  • he's mom look like Queen Elizabeth II, and her voice is very soft and sweet, I miss my mom. I miss my mama :/

  • @avatar3554 i know...i miss my Mommy too. I lost her to esophagul cancer on 10/10/10 - it hurts so much.

    God Bless Ted and Him being reunited with such a Beautiful Mom after several years.

    God will definitely restore back the years. Im very happy for Him, i pray that he continues to keep His eyes and Heart on God. He's gonna be just fine...

  • I HATE ADDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Actions speak louder than words....we will see!

  • 3 people don't have a golden heart. . . . shame.

  • Ted might believe in God but I have a feeling there's a little devil in him that might rear it's ugly head soon. I hope he can beat it.

  • @Nopperabou thats all of us though...i know where your coming from though, i hope he continues to maintain his sobriety and beat it too. keep hoping for him like you said, my prayers are with him too. What an opportunity and a chance to make things right. That is awesome.

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  • @1986sjp Satan, is that you?

  • DUDE HE LOOKS KINDA LIKE OBAMA!!!

    Way to go ted:)

  • He's voice changed!

  • How about we stop putting down peoples religions and this guy. his life is being turned around he is happy again that is what matters.

  • “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the

    day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6).

    God is good.

  • @Switchblade84  Amen He is =]

  • I love God he is the greatest but idk y people say its about religion its not about a religion its about a relationship with God I thank him for every moment I have to live God has really blessed Ted and this can happen to anyone you never know you can be discoverd out nowhere =p and real talk stop coming at other religions or whatever cause thats not doing anything chill some people love God some dont believe in him STOP COMING AT PEOPLE SHOW RESPECT im cool with people no matter what

  • @jelvie726 Ted Probably thanked him without being filmed by cameras but I think the journalist didn't make a video of him for his own glory but to give Ted's life all its meaning again... That's pure and it gives much more proper glory.

  • This is one out of billions of stories, he simply got lucky. No “God” was involved. People pray on a daily basis and their crappy lives never change. People pray when stuck in a rut and end up dying in that rut. I’m happy for the guy and I hope things continue to work out for him. If believing in “God” keeps him on the straight and narrow then I’m all for it but this “God” he believes in doesn’t exist (IMO).

  • @Smeegall very well said.

  • his voice seems to be very very tired now

  • i feel so bad to the guy who originally uploaded his vid on youtube,....he didnt get not that much credit for this man success,....Mr. Williams owe that guy bigtime and yet he failed to mention him on any of his interviews.....

  • @jelvie726 You're absolutely right! I'm totally agree with you!

  • @jelvie726 Actually he did. His name is Doral Chenoweth. There's an interview of him just on the right.

  • @jelvie726 he did get credit look up the reporter who brought us ted williams

  • Is it just me or is his mother ten times more interesting than Ted.

    She seems like a very interesting person. 90 years old and she looks amazing and seems to be the smartest person in the room. I wish she was my mommy (well grandmommy). I'd love to sit down and talk with her for a few hours, I bet she has a lot of wisdom to instill.

  • He looks like Barrack Obama o.o

  • @KingOfKnights1015 I think so too

  • @KingOfKnights1015

    LOL, no he looks like Obama on crack

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  • plenty of homeless people pray and nothing happens. millions of jews prayed during holocaust. god didnt save them. why would he save a homeless man and not millions in a worse situation.

  • @helterskelter139 things happen for a reason and a reason happens for a cause

  • @TeamRedz things happen for a reason.  thats a meaningless statement. what things are you talking about? what reasons. white noise.

  • @helterskelter139 There is an Answer to that. Read the Bible. and UNDERSTAND it. then you will have your answer.

  • @KingOfKnights1015 what answer? i guess you couldn't just tell me the answer because the bible doesn't give answers. and i don't think that the bible mentions the holocaust. and what does the bible have to do with GOD. many religions existed before christianity. religion is man made. i bet you pray. you may pray for your health. however, if your health doesnt improve, you dont blame god. you say its gods plan. well why pray in the first place. why ask to change gods plan. ur a sheep.

  • He nailed it when he said "if I trust in God.. ill be alright". Having this trust and faith in the Lord does not give you worldly success like money and fame, but what it does give you is peace and rest. Ted is in a good place because he doesn't follow the Lord for what He does for him or gives him, but simply because God is God. Ted is a man of God and it sure does radiate off of him

  • Bless you Ted and Momma Williams! :)

  • He talks like a college professor. It's hard to imagine this man was ever homeless.

  • HE WENT FROM HOMELESS TO LEBRONS OLD HOUSE WTF? ONLY IN AMERICA

  • Ted is such a beutiful person.

  • I wish i had a golden voice so i could get the hell out of columbus!!

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  • When the Hype dies, I pray for the best for Ted and his family! Confronting your own failures is difficult and he is doing an amazing job. Ted keep trusting in God and he will see you through! This is nothing but God, doing something this amazing. Stay focused and dont get distracted. As the stress and hard times come, and they will; dig deeper in His word. Its going to take some effort as you convince your family that you have changed but dont give up. I am praying for you!!! God is good!

  • you can tell how he has a good head over his shoulders, very eloquent for someone who has went to wasteland for some time he talks with more sense than a lot of the "normal" hollywood types.

  • 90 years?? she looks really good

  • lol at when ted says "wake up dorothy", when it was all "just a dream" :)

  • i pray for ur continuous success and sobriety ted. God bless!

  • exactly as you said Ted... "IT IS ONE DAY AT A TIME" ... You can do it; keep the faith!!!

  • First of all, I wish Ted the best luck in the world. I must admit, though, that I am a bit worried about him. He is a recovering addict - fame and money might reenergize the want or need for drugs and alcohol. If he is truly clean, he is going to need to put all his efforts to stay away from drugs.

    I do believe in second chances. I hope he takes this new path in life and truly embrace all the positives from it. God bless you Ted, and we wish you well.

  • this is proof god exists!

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  • Ted you are great .I am so happy for you, good luck 2011.keep praying .

  • I hope he doesn't lose hope!