Our accent says a lot about our identity, but can also make us prone to stereotypes. As a result, many people want to change theirs – but how hard is it, and does it ever help, asks Melissa Hogenboom. read more
Margaret Thatcher developed her distinctive voice by taking voice lessons to lower her pitch. Before she became leader of the Conservative Party in 1975, Margaret Thatcher's voice was high-pitched and shrill. When she tried to sound tough or resolute, she sounded hysterical. read more