Is the Author of "Vegetarian Dining in NYC," "Good and Cheap Vegetarian Dining in NY," and "Everything I need to know, I learned from Cartoons!"  He's been interviewed about his books on TV, Radio and written about in the NY Times, NY Daily News, and Newsday. 

Rode his bike from Fairbanks to Anchorage to raise money for a cure for Aids, as well as a number of times from Boston to NYC to benefit GMHC.

Was a lyricist for three years with the prestigious BMI Lehman Engels Musical Theatre Workshop (which gave us "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," "Little Shop of Horrors," "Ragtime," and "Avenue Q").

Has been a professional actor since the age of 12, making a brief but consistent living playing Hansel - including in one production at the famed Provincetown Playhouse in Greenwich Village.

Has written and performed over a dozen original musical-comedy reviews at NY cabarets and nightclubs, including, "Fay Wray and her Five Gorillas," and "Hey you!  Come see our show and pay us!" as well as his one-man show, "Seven Ages".

Was the lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for a band called, "Deaf Ludwig".

Hitchhiked across Canada at 16, supporting himself by performing as a street-mime.

Was a contestant on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" (walking away with $32,000).

Owns both a Web Solutions and an Internet Merchandising Business.

Like many great Show Business Characters, Art was born and raised in Brooklyn.  He lives there still with his wife and daughters.