After 10 years in prison for a life of destruction, I chose to create | Barry Yeow | TEDxNTU

After spending his life behind bars for gang, robbery and drug-related offences, for more than decade. Barry Yeow had his poignant moments inside the prison and chose to transform himself into an artist. His transforming story also brought reconciliation between him and his family.
Barry spent most of his early years in and out of prison. His first brush with the law was at the age of 11. Barry was later addicted to drugs and he was last sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in the year 2008. It was then that he encountered arts.Today, Barry is a full time artist and his artwork continues to allow him to share his life's story in various places.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@jessefaith7337]

Most beautiful words from this message- PHD. Pardoned, healed, delivered! Amen! What a blessing!

[@barryyeow2894]

Amen with great thanks

[@larry12345]

im watching this in the office at lunch break and im tearing up....gotta hold it in

[@johndoyle1810]

You’re not alone emotionally I’m crippled physically i can’t walk appreciate appreciate appreciate what you got god bless you

[@barryyeow2894]

I appreciate your encouragement and great thank for being an inspiration to many

[@johndoyle1810]

Hope is food for the soul...you’re a hero best wishes to you

[@barryyeow2894]

Thank you John

[@marlenesabiooliva7667]

Dear Barry, thank you very much for sharing your life's lesson. God is using you for something bigger and a greater purpose. You story is a very nice title for a book. God bless you!

[@barryyeow2894]

God bless you and thank you for the great encouragement

[@dorisloo6921]

Barry, well said. And you have done well, keep it up. Very motivational life story.

[@barryyeow2894]

Appreciate you

[@fatimahjoy4221]

I'm trying to earn a PhD right now...but after tearing so hard over this message, I've realized...I prefer his kind of PHd.
Thank you for this beautiful talk. 💛

[@barryyeow2894]

Awww thank you

[@bernieryan1343]

God bless you Barry. You are wonderful 😊

[@barryyeow2894]

Thank you Bernie. So are you too

[@barryyeow2894]

God bless you too. Appreciate you

[@elohim7778]

I am truly glad for him though I do not know him. Must be a very tough climb back to real living again with the vibrancy he is eluding now. Barry, there is always hope in God. He never forsakes nor abandones those who have come to the end of everything. Truly you have gotten your PHD in the fullest. Pardon. Heal. Deliver. God's richest blessings.

[@barryyeow2894]

Yes and Amen with great thanks

[@AlexanderHonsVonEber]

One of the best Ted Talks ever.

[@barryyeow2894]

Awww thank William. I really appreciate it

[@iam1nerd]

Thank you for being my inspiration

[@barryyeow2894]

thank you for the privilege

[@barryyeow2894]

Thank you for the privilege

[@darksoul479]

Thank you. That was quite inspiring and enjoyable.

[@francis5272]

Enjoyable??

[@barryyeow2894]

Thank you

[@enghowcheo8539]

Thanks for the encouraging talk, realy appreciate it...

[@barryyeow2894]

I appreciate you too

[@barryyeow2894]

I too appreciate you

[@Hijrah2025sg]

God bless u bro.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@barryyeow2894]

God bless you too

[@barryyeow2894]

God bless you too bro

[@jeandistefano5486]

Thank you! Gina in lights

[@barryyeow2894]

Thank you

[@myevolution8309]

Salute to you Barry. 🤝

[@avoice3390]

Powerful talk! Just wish the audio was a little louder and clearer. Great message!

[@barryyeow2894]

Thank you

[@lumandy1454]

Thanks God and bless you Amen 😊🍓

[@barryyeow2894]

Thank you Andy

[@AyseSaray]

kendini ifade etmenin özgürlüğü harika.. hayatta en hakiki yok gösterici ilimdir..

[@ceridawn]

The world told him he had to earn his value. Maybe thats why he felt like shit in the first place.

[@nathananderson6293]

who else thought of Christmas at 15:55

[@JoLeng205000]

Wah ....gangster can speak so well!

[@SuccessforLifester]

Many great artists actually need drugs to give them the creative edge

[@siewgeklee9725]

Good U have wake up to pursue your dream

[@barryyeow2894]

Thank you

[@JoLeng205000]

God gives everyone a 2nd Chance!

[@barryyeow2894]

Well said
thank you

[@sdqsdq6274]

having lukewarm water last for maggi mee ,hmmm

[@evolution8662]

Crunchy noodles.....

[@iskhandaomar3106]

Nervous speaker