There’s been a lot of buzz about Daniel Day-Lewis’ characterization of Abraham Lincoln in this upcoming film. Yes, it sounds higher and funnier than you might expect from a president, but presidential biographies tell us he was weird, wiry, and very Kentucky, with a voice to match. We made some serious eyebrows at this trailer, but it’s worth a watch.

The Vulture, meanwhile, has a laundry list of potential inspirations for Day-Lewis’ vocal choices.