That's hilarious I was going to say the same exact thing minus the glass of water before I read that haha.
I haven't ever implemented hanging microphones but reading through this thread it sounds like I should be. I didn't realize there were actual benefits to doing it, really thought it was a cosmetic thing or at best to get it out of the way...
There is a photo somewhere of a "Country" studio in The South where they have a score or more of mics hanging from the roof and I believe they use little else? Will try to find it.
I used to hang mics overhead to stop the buggers touching! I had a lot of kids and amdrams to see to.
BTW, for voice overs NEVER give a non-pro a paper script!