Help! I need to be able to speak in a southernish accent by tomorrow morning.

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Don't overdo it. The thing that makes people trying to fake a southern accent sound wrong is when they lay it on too thick. Just a hint of it and it will be much better. Just speak a little more slowly and don't overdo.

Do not try to sound like Kyra Sedgwick on "The Closer". OMG, does she overdo it. I can't stand to watch that show because of her affected accent.