Leslie Odom Jr. Shares How Billy Porter & 'Rent' Changed His Life

"Hamilton" alum Leslie Odom Jr. opens up about some of the big influences that have changed his life, including being taught by Billy Porter at Carnegie Mellon, making his Broadway debut in "Rent" at age 17, and creating the habit of journaling in the morning. Leslie shares how his journaling inspired him to create his new album "When a Crooner Dies," and dishes on his return to Broadway in the revival of "Purlie Victorious."
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I must say, no disrespect to Oprah, and many talented people but KELLY is GIFTED praise our Father God for this human xx

[@KG-lf6no]

The last part of the interview had me in tears. Very beautiful. Leslie is so eloquent.

[@stephaniejefferson6566]

Right???? What a wonderful, extraordinary message.

[@badassbenny1010]

Calm, cool, and collected guy.

[@BAD46660]

Love everything Leslie does. Great interview ❤

[@GeminiSZN]

I was so moved by this interview. Thank you Leslie Odom Jr. for sharing your light, and Kelly Clarkson for providing the platform! ✨💛✨ Much Aloha to you all 🌺💖

[@RockyMtnRebecca]

I love this man so much. His kids!! omg so precious - Love love love Leslie Odom Jr.

[@Naiaworship]

He's so deliberate and grounded. And it's so cool how he talked not just to her but to everyone. Maybe it's cuz he's a stage actor... Love Leslie.

[@rachelpacholl7308]

Incredible interview! What a wise and loving soul the world has in Leslie

[@TabethaAurochs]

Love when Kelly interviews musical artists 💜💜💜 Always fascinating

[@katherineknapp4370]

Kelly and Leslie rock!!

[@miccod3987]

I put this interview on repeat😂 and ofc Leslie's new album!! (The world needs to hear it, absolutely)

[@13thdisciple]

He was in Rent!!!! One of my favs.

[@Barbara91911]

Great show and loved the little boy with the lemonade stand

[@carlosmateus817]

I love i love i love

[@tehsherlynlaylian8687]

Nice show ❤

[@giulitorelli]

Besides all of the obvious, this guy’s outfit is awesomeeeee

[@rachelpacholl7308]

I wonder if he’s been doing The Artist’s Way morning pages

[@karynkennedy1244]

He just brought Back The Bobby Brown Gumpy Hair Cut

[@barbarabutterfield2679]

It's not quite Gumby. It doesn't have that slant. We called it a hi/low.

[@glosno8173]

The hair was cut like that because of the character he was portraying in Purlie Victorious. Geez.....please,

[@carlosmateus817]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Syren90...Aka9]

Gaw'd I love him, lol.

[@carlosmateus817]

Kerly i love Carlos mateus ecuador

[@saraeastman40]

He looks just like ASAP Rocky, imo

[@glosno8173]

Kelly talks WAY TOO much when she's excited! She wants to talk more than let the interviewee speak!