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May.12
6:45 PM ET
Saturday, 12 May 2007
Moment of Clarity: Lego Leap of Faith

Nathan's been clicking and snapping Lego bricks all his life, even hiding Legos under his bed in college. Now this childhood obsession is now his life's calling --- after a Moment of Clarity, he took his Lego leap of faith. Nathan quit a six-figure job as a corporate lawyer, accepting a job at Lego-land making 13-dollars an hour to make Lego sculptures.

Fast-forward: Now he's one of the premiere Lego artists in the world. He earns thousands of dollars for his original works of art. And why not? Nathan's creations convey emotion, subtlety, and humor - all through this unexpected medium that most people would consider child's play.



Watch his appearance on the show:

LEGO LEAP OF FAITH
Meet Nathan Sawaya. Nathan's been clicking and snapping Lego bricks all his life, even hiding Legos under his bed in college. Now this childhood obsession is his life's calling.




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