Mr Art Garfield

Power Was My Mentor.: How America's Favorite TV Dad Helped Me See the Big Picture. Mr Art Garfield

Publisher Marketing: This book is a true story about how a relatively unknown comedian and aspiring writer was uniquely plucked from obscurity and mentored by the legendary entertainer Bill Cosby. Garfield was hired as a warm up comedian and 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. 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. This is a must read for all whom venture into the world of powerful and influential people! Aspiring TV/film writers, advertising creatives and college students navigating their way through life's hurdles, will learn a wealth of insights! He made it through and so can you. See how he stumbled upon a small opportunity and saw the big picture through a few choice words and how blessed he was that, Power was his mentor!