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"LEE QUICK"!
Let's get into some exclusive questions...
STANDISH: How did you first get casted as Officer Jenny in *Pokémon*?
LEE: I was already doing voice work for TAJ Productions and was asked to audition! Prior to that I was doing Off Off Broadway Theatre in NYC!
STANDISH: What was your initial reaction when you learned you’d be part of such
an iconic series?
LEE: Excited, but I saw it as just another anime job, not realizing it would become so popular
or iconic! I think we all were surprised!
STANDISH: What was the recording process like for *Pokémon* during that era?
LEE: It was very different than what we do now! New episodes where being faxed in as we were in the booth. I remember a lot of adlibbing, due to the translations not always going with the flaps in the animation. In the beginning, instead of 2 monitors (one with the anime and the other with the script) we had a TV, monitor hanging from the ceiling, a music stand for the script, a mic and the booth!
STANDISH: Did you record alone or alongside other cast members?
LEE: No, I don’t remember doing so but it could’ve happened! I will say it was more fun when I was voicing after another cast member had already, so I was able to play off them.
STANDISH: What made Officer Jenny such a memorable character to voice?
LEE: I’m not sure! I’m too subjective to answer that! She had some fun tongue and cheek moments for sure!
STANDISH: Were there any particularly fun or challenging lines you remember
recording?
LEE: There was one monologue that was hard for some reason- I wish I could remember what exactly was the challenge - I just remember doing more takes than I usually liked or did.
STANDISH: Did you realize at the time how huge *Pokémon* would become
worldwide?
LEE: No - not initially. I think it changed for us all when we went to the Movie Premier for the 1 st Movie.
STANDISH: What advice would you give to aspiring voice actors today?
LEE: Oh Gosh - It’s so different now, than it was then. The best advice is learn to act- It’s not just about being able to do fun voices. It is an acting job and practice reading out loud
every day. That is a skill that is very necessary!
STANDISH: Are there any behind the scenes stories fans would be surprised to hear?
LEE: I don’t know how “behind the scenes” this would be, but here goes: I get asked about the Arcanine flub happening.
Jenny says,” Arcanine Flamethrower!”- to Growlithe-! That was written in the script and at the time, we were still getting to know the characters and the Pokemons! No one caught it and it is forever in the series!
STANDISH: What does Officer Jenny mean to you personally now, years later?
LEE: She means the coolest connection I could ever make with people! I am grateful that I had the opportunity to voice her! I’m a Lucky Gal!
STANDISH: If you could say one thing to *Pokémon* fans around the world, what
would it be?
LEE: “How do I know you didn’t steal that Pokemon?!” Just kidding - The Pokemon community is such a wonderful place for All! I’m humbled to be a part of it! What a journey it has been!
STANDISH: Are there any new projects, characters, or creative ventures you're excited about that fans should look forward to?
LEE: I am working on a podcast for later in 2026 - Details to Come!
STANDISH: What’s on Lee;s playlist?
LEE: A little of everything! Glass Animals, Depeche Mode, Beatie Boys, Billie Eilish, Patsy Cline, The Cure, 21 Pilots, Nirvana, Amy Winehouse, Blondie! I’m all over the place
with music!
STANDISH: What are your social links?
Instagram: @hlquick
X: @LeeQuick00
STANDISH: Anything else you'd like to include?
LEE: Be Kind to one another - life is too
short for anything else! And: Gotta Catch em All!!
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