David Bonnett is a Pink Dolphin of The Amazon researcher. David is an acoustical engineer, a nuclear physicist and a retired nuclear submarine commander. For twenty years during the Cold War he monitored and listened to the almost silent coming and goings of Soviet nuclear submarines. In this interview with William Rock on Art and Inspiration, David Bonnett speaks of his journey from being a submarine commander to becoming an advocate of The Pink Dolphin of The Amazon. David has spent years utilizing his sonar and acoustical engineering skills to record the sounds of The Pink Dolphin with the hopes of deciphering the communication patterns of this highly intelligent species. In this interview, David Bonnett also plays some of the rarely heard recordings of The Pink Dolphin.

Maryum "May May" Ali spent many years as a successful performer and stand-up comedian. In this interview with William Rock on Art and Inspiration, May May talks about her lifelong passion for social activism. She also speaks of her father Muhammad Ali and the positive examples he set for her in terms of helping others. Maryum "May May" Ali is the co-founder of DMTL, Families Moving Forward, a non-profit organization that provides hope, education and gang prevention counseling to at risk youth.

This is a recording of a talk given by William Rock an artist and founder of Art and Inspiration International. The talk was recorded at The Olmo Ling Center for Meditation and Compassionate Outreach. In this talk, William Rock speaks of the artist as mystic and how making art and mystical insight inform each other.

Ani Drubgyudma is a Buddhist monk ordained in both Chan and Tibetan Kagyu traditions. In this interview with William Rock on Art and Inspiration, Ani speaks of what it means to be human and the impact of living from a stabilized realization of the authentic self. She also speaks on how to use objective humility to remove our inner obstacles and to live from a place of equanimity and inner wisdom. Ani tells of her years as a Christian minister in Africa and how the kidnapping of her daughter influenced the spiritual direction in her life. Ani Drubgyudma elaborates on the very favorable condition of being in nature and having solitude as she encourages us, "to be a unique blessing in the world."

Thaddeus Mosley, at 86 years young, the great sculptor and artist speaks in depth about his art, life and technique to William Rock on Art and Inspiration. A rare opportunity to hear this master sculptor discuss the intricacies and rhythms of a life dedicated to the pursuit of the creative and making art.

Edwin Lee Gibson is an Obie award (off broadway's highest award) winning actor and a playwright. Edwin has never had a formal acting class and has appeared in 97 professional productions. In this interview with William Rock on Art and Inspiration, he speaks of the ongoing influence August Wilson has had on his own work. Edwin offers insight about creativity and the value of mentoring. He also shares anecdotes and stories about his career on stage, in film and television.

Sevan Ross is a Zen priest and teacher. In this dialogue with William Rock on Art and Inspiration, Sevan Ross speaks of various Zen practice techniques. He says, "Zen has practices that have the mind spill in upon itself until the mind collapses into itself and disappears" and "when you forget the artificial self is when you are really alive." Most importantly Sevan Ross says, "have faith that you can't fall out of the universe."

Maryum "May May" Ali spent many years as a successful performer and stand-up comedian. In this interview with William Rock on Art and Inspiration, May May talks about her lifelong passion for social activism. She also speaks of her father Muhammad Ali and the positive examples he set for her in terms of helping others. Maryum "May May" Ali is the co-founder of DMTL, Families Moving Forward, a non-profit organization that provides hope, education and gang prevention counseling to at risk youth.

Carolina Loyola Garcia is an educator, artist, Flamenco dancer and filmmaker. Her documentary film Sobre las Olas - A story of flamenco in the U.S. has received high praise from audiences and critics alike. In this interview with William Rock on Art and Inspiration, Carolina speaks extensively about the history of Flamenco and shares her insight regarding her passionate pursuit of Flamenco, making films and creating art. Music is by Alba Flamenca and Carolina Loyola Garcia.

Bill Farr is an educator, mixed martial arts champion, nutritionist and author of "The Power of Personality Types in Love and Relationships."  In this interview with William Rock on Art and Inspiration, Bill talks of life lessons learned from master teachers and the shamans he has encountered during his extensive world travels. He also elaborates on the importance of nutrition, meditation and the many other healing practices that he utilizes not only for himself but also offers to students and clients worldwide.