Billy Ward—a man of many talents—
classically trained chef, photographer,
filmmaker, and humanitarian. In this
lifetime, Billy has thrived, lived life to the
fullest, and has no plans on stopping. His
story is a triumphant one. Overcoming
alcohol and drug addiction, to later win an
Emmy for his documentary, Lea Vendetta.
After three rehabs, eight or so detoxes,
two ambulances and emergency rooms,
he decided that he had enough, and if
he wasn’t going to die, he might as well
live. When he made that decision, he had
cooking. Six years ago, he sobered up
so he could survive and in this transition,
he picked up a camera. He went back to
school for photography while working odd
jobs to get himself through school and
living in a rented room, he pushed himself
to go for it.
Model: Heather Moss
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