Johnny and the Beast is a personal inspiration that taps into family and personal relationships and experiences. The story is one of personal dreams and desires for a young boy to fulfill his dreams of owning a car. Getting a driver's license is one of those life hurdles, and finding a passion is another hurdle in life. For Johnny, finding these dreams and passions becomes very personal in this story of sadness and inspiration from his friends, family, and someone he will never meet.