drawling

No matter what role he took on in a career that lasted more than five decades, Gambon was always instantly recognizable by the deep and drawling tones of his voice.

Contestants such as a charismatic woman named L.C. and drawling country boy Logan emerged as fan favorites, partially because of a clever partnership they strike up early in the season.

When Neil Armstrong announced, “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed,” it was the drawling, quick-to-smile Duke who answered for Mission Control: “Roger, Tranquility. We copy you on the ground.”

And then she heard a long drawling voice, the kind of voice that was deep for no reason.

It also comes from the place where they both grew up – the American south, a lineage evident in both the drawling cadence of their vocals and the defiant core of their character.