Art Garfield Biography

Art Garfield is a actor/comedian and the author of "Power Was His Mentor." Art Garfield seized a once in a life opportunity to be mentored by one of the most beloved television icons of our time, Mr. Bill Cosby! Plucked from obscurity after being hired as audience warm up comedian, then fired by producers because they were envious he was given an opportunity by Cosby to watch "their" show in-process from the inside. In the face of adversity, hate, deceit, and backstabbing from those that dismissed him, he unrelentingly pursued this tempt at fate, win or lose, claiming this once in a lifetime invitation and access.

He was young black man in a white coveted industry trying to break through the white wall of mainstream privilege. In the end, he proved to be and do more than any of them expected under Cosby's Godfather-like protection and guidance. Bill Cosby kept the door open just wide enough for Garfield to make it through, but was ready to slam it shut if he didn't follow the unspoken rules. Hear his inspiring true story!

His motivating journey is must hear for any aspiring TV/film writer, advertising creative or college student attempting navigating their way through life's hurdles. You will learn a wealth of insights! He made it through and so can you. Learn how he stumbled upon a small opportunity and saw the big picture through a few choice Cosby words and how blessed he was that, Power was his mentor!

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