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Billy's Story...

 

 

Billy Pagoni, known as BP, is an American young man who was born profoundly autistic. Although conversation is extremely difficult for Billy, he has learned through his unique fascination of sketching whimsical drawings, to express his inner connection with people.

 

“Between a confusing world of deafening sounds, sights and acute sensory overload, this young man has inspired those he meets with his magical inner voice of creativity”.

 

“I have the upmost respect for Billy, because he has found a sense of purpose in life”.

 

“He finds that his sense of purpose is not measured by money or the fine way people can eloquently speak; his sense of accomplishment derives from knowing that he has done something that makes people happy”.

 

Through his drawings, Billy has uniquely found a tailored way to achieve a sense of mutual respect, a connection so few people with profound autism can create.

 

 

They face a world that is not always kind Yet Billy wakes up every morning with a smile on his face ready to start another day in a confusing world. We that can understand the courage it takes would hold his pieces of artwork as a value only a few could appreciate because of his journey. It is a privilege to be inspired by Billy.