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Author: Richard Patterson

Richard Patterson's current role with The Able Show podcast is as a scriptwriter. Born and raised in Southern California, Patterson's surroundings have made him adapt to his path in life. Growing up with his family's support has kept him focused on reaching his ambitions. Patterson is a freelance artist who often creates visuals or creates stories as a form of art. One of his regrets that he often uses as motivation is to admit that he should have gone to college straight out of high school. Patterson believes that this would have enhanced his knowledge of what he is passionate about. Although he recognizes this, he has been able to work with the attributes and skills to reach his ultimate goal of completing his own series "Adventures" at Limit Blue Academy. Patterson says he is dedicated to his craft because he prefers to "work now, play later" and would instead make quality work so those he is acquainted with appreciate and enjoy the result. Amongst his peers, they would define him as being creative, focused, and reserved.
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