Leslie Odom Jr. Biography
Leslie Odom Jr. (born August 6, 1981) is an American actor and singer. He has performed on Broadway and in television and film, and has released two solo jazz albums. He is known for originating the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton, a performance for which he won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album as a principal vocalist.
His television roles included Sam Strickland in the musical series Smash (2012–2013). He is also the author of the 2018 book Failing Up.
Leslie Odom Jr. Movies
Leslie Odom Jr. TV Shows
Leslie Odom Jr. Quotes
The Nature of Influence and Passion
Sam Cooke:
But you still obey them, so when they tell you to come out here to recruit Cassius to become a member of some...
Malcolm X:
I didn't make Cassius do anything! He came to me for insight, he had questions. His passion for Islam come from a pure...
Cassius Clay:
Passion... is kind of a strong word.
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The Power of Voice and Identity
Malcolm X:
What kind of message are you sending, though, by doing one show for white folks and a completely different show for black folks, Sam?
Malcolm X:
No, listen to me, you're performing in places where the only black people not on stage are the ones serving the food.
Sam Cooke:
Don't you think I know that? I can't tell you how many times I wanted to reach out and punch somebody.
Malcolm X:
Then, then, then, then strike with the weapon that you have, man: your voice! Black people, we, we standing up! We, we speaking out!
Sam Cooke:
Umm hm.
Malcolm X:
Sam, you have possibly one of the most effective, beautiful outlets of us all. You're not using it to help the cause, brother.
Sam Cooke:
The hell I'm not! I got the masters to my songs. I started a label, I'm producing tons of black artists. Don't you think my determining my own creative and business destiny is every bit as inspiring to people as you standing up on a podium trying to piss em off?
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