Memoir, Personal Development, Entertainment
For every dreamer who’s ever been told it’s impossible—this one’s for you.
In Dear Starving Artist, Get Something to Eat, Ransford Doherty shares an honest, humorous, and deeply inspiring journey from aspiring dreamer to working actor. Born into a family with high expectations shaped by a rich Sierra Leonean heritage, Ransford felt the pressure to pursue stability over passion. From a pivotal decision to switch his college major to theatre to the audacious leap of moving to Los Angeles, this memoir chronicles his trials and triumphs in the pursuit of his artistic dreams.
Ransford reflects on the challenges of breaking into the entertainment industry. He navigates financial struggles, moments of self-doubt, and the delicate balance between staying true to his vision and meeting life's practical demands. With wit and candor, he introduces readers to the mentors, friends, and serendipitous encounters that shaped his path, offering valuable lessons for anyone daring to follow an unconventional dream.
With a blend of resilience and relatability, Dear Starving Artist, Get Something to Eat is a call to action for dreamers everywhere. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or someone seeking inspiration to take a leap of faith, this book is a testament to the courage it takes to embrace your true self and persevere against all odds.
When the world says 'be practical,' Ransford Doherty says 'be bold.'
Get inspired to pursue your passion with grit and determination—grab your copy of Dear Starving Artist, Get Something to Eat today and start writing your own success story!
About the Author
Ransford Doherty is an opportunity creator whose career is in a category by itself. Ransford uses his high energy, sense of humor, personal stories, and perspective to inspire and encourage audiences to make the impossible possible.
Ransford draws on his 20 years of experience of being a working actor in Hollywood, the many lessons he learned spending 9 seasons as C.I. Kendall on TNT’s top-rated cable series, THE CLOSER and MAJOR CRIMES while pursuing a Master Degree and working as a high school Special Education teacher in South LA, to deliver a message that has helped a plethora of creatives not so much focus on being a star on the stage and screen, but being a star at life.
He is also using his teaching and speaking skills to promote a program he co-founded alongside a curriculum he created called Winning at The Money Game that teaches elementary, middle, and high school students financial literacy through the game of basketball.
In 2020, he launched an online masterclass for actors called Actforaliving.com, and is currently releasing an autobiography he co-wrote with Angie Sanders called Dear Starving Artist, Get Something to Eat.
Ransford lives in Los Angeles.
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