Events

William Boyd pka Willie Lightfoot will sign copies of his book, How to Quit, at Literary Bookpost on Saturday, February 6^th, 1:30-3:30 p.m.  Boyd is a Salisbury native who spent most of his adult life living and working in New York City before returning to Salisbury to start his own business.  The name “Lightfoot” taken during a vision quest in Arizona, is a reminder to the author to walk in the Light, stay close to the Source and stick to the path of the Way.

Known to many in the national music scene as the phantom composer and producer IZZY, Boyd’s diverse music resume includes working with artists ranging from the Queen of Radio Wendy Williams, soul vocalist India Arie, pop star Christina Aguilera, rap mogul JAY-Z and even composing original music for a ballet choreographed by Albert Evans and featuring members of the New York City Ballet performed at the New York Metropolitan Museum.

Boyd, a divorced father of one 14 year old son, is a 1986 graduate of Salisbury High School, has a BS in Electrical Engineering from NC A&T State University, and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.  Boyd is also a member of the Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York City.

Boyd’s book, How to Quit, is a non-fictional walk through a midlife crisis and the healing process.  The book will be available at the signing for $16.50.