Meet Fleming Moore of Charleston, South Carolina

Today we’d like to introduce you to Fleming Moore.

Hi Fleming, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be an entertainer. I first started writing simple songs at the age of 3. I fell in love with acting in elementary school and directed a short film on 8mm at the age of 10. In middle school, I learned to read music and played Alto Saxophone. By the time I hit high school my focus turned to girls, guitars, and experimenting with drugs. Inevitably, my primary focus was concentrated on feeding my addiction(s). Like most addicts, I found it difficult to maintain employment or any long-term relationships.

Eventually, at the age of 28, my poor choices led to my having a stroke, leaving me with partial paralysis on my left side. I could no longer play guitar. I had squandered what I believe to be a God-given gift. I would need to have open-heart surgery before I could start back on the road to recovery. I wish I could say that this existential crisis would be enough to straighten me out, but it didn’t. I would languish in addiction for another 20 years. However, I did manage to finish college, become a math teacher, relearn the guitar, start a family, and brought a daughter into this world. These accomplishments were short-lived. I lost my family, my job, and my home.

In 2010, at 47, and homeless, I checked in to rehab for my third attempt at getting sober. This time, I went voluntarily for myself. During my stay, I received a letter from my daughter that was full of grace and forgiveness. It broke my heart. I cried real tears for the first time in 30 years. Her act of forgiveness allowed me to forgive myself, leading me onto a spiritual path that transformed me. I’ve been sober ever since. Today, I’ve returned to my passion for acting and music. I am living the reality of my childhood dream of being an entertainer.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a singer-songwriter and an actor. I’ve returned to the things I loved when I was a child. Sobriety has given me back everything that I squandered and more. Whether acting or performing at live music events, audiences find my performances to be captivating, authentic, and entertaining.

What matters most to you? Why?
People. Everyone has a story. No one gets through life without heartache or pain. It’s how we respond to life’s circumstances that determine our destiny. Giving back the love that is given to me is essential to me having peace and joy in my life.

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.flemingmoore.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/flemingmoore/
• Facebook: www.Facebook.com/therealflemshady
• Twitter: www.Twitter.com/flemingmoore
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mg1QptjEfwYWnFVOyDiXtbwuvf224njKA

Image Credits
Anthony Paderewski