Former counterfeiter turned Artist Arthur J. Williams Jr. | Anything is Possible with Patrick Tsang
Description
Patrick Tsang interviews Arthur J. Williams Jr., former counterfeiter from the Southside of Chicago, who counterfeited the 1996 hundred dollar bill. He shares with Patrick breakthrough moments learned in prison and how he was inspired by Michelangelo's life and fell in love with the Renaissance. He was faced with hard decisions after spending time in prison, not wanting to return to a life of crime. Through one mentorship opportunity, he turned art into his career and passion, appearing at Art Basel Miami, featuring his artwork at events hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and starting his own art gallery.
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00:00 Intro
00:51 Growing up in Southside Chicago
01:18 The Projects
02:43 Gang Life
04:05 Spiritual Beliefs
06:24 Serving Time
07:30 Inspired by Michelangelo's life
08:15 Turning point
09:10 Being with Son in Prison
10:01 Life after Prison
11:51 Mentorship
13:14 Selling Art at Art Basel Miami Beach
15:33 Regrets
16:13 Life Movie
17:30 Life Ethos
20:24 #1 Advice
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