Leslie Odom Jr. Learned The Secret To Success: Trying

'Failing Up' author Leslie Odom Jr. was considering a major career shift before realizing he couldn't just sit around waiting for a phone call.
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[@alphaomegagiant]

I thought the secret to success was to Wait For It

[@ryanburkholder2076]

Not if you want to be in the room where it happens...

[@kellyalves756]

No, it’s talk less, smile more.

[@irlastolfogranatum]

Yes haha

[@alexlee2749]

alphaomegagiant ......that was damn good story though I'll admit....that little story actually inspired me and woke me up....kind of

[@onceinsaratopia]

NO! YOU GET LOVE FOR IT, YOU GET HATE FOR IT, YOU GET NOTHING IF YOU WAIT FOR IT WAIT FOR IT!!!

[@edupazos]

Leslie Odom Jr doesn't sing Dear Theodosia to his baby daughter?! That's the saddest thing I've heard in a long time!

[@davidestrada4942]

“Dear Theodosia..... was the song that I think got me a that Tony. Okay enough about me, go to bed now.

[@jellyjynx6914]

He once said that he would always catch himself singing it to himself. I like to imagine him singing to Lucy a line or two of it.

[@thairinkhudr4259]

I watched somewhere where his wife would play Dear Theodosia to her unborn baby when Leslie wasn't around at the time.

[@MsCloudnumber9]

apparently every night he would pray a prayer for his daughter during Dear Theodosia!

[@NuevaBestia]

Lin does that with his kids. Not sure if the two have a good relationship now, especially after the money thing

[@bradleyogilvie8869]

So, to summarize: don’t wait for it

[@vrmpyr]

Dont do what burr did

[@fernbiswas9791]

@@kimbabasa1044 the larger your flame burns, the faster the candle will die. However, the bigger it burns, the longer it will be remembered. Hamilton may have died but he left a mark in the word and created a legacy. Burr came and went quicker that the days passed.

[@sonja5058]

@@kimbabasa1044 There's a happy medium between the two extremes 😉

[@maxhess3151]

When he walked in I thought he was in his Aaron Burr costume.

[@savannahjones123]

Max Hess same the Peacoat threw me off aha

[@imtihanatq]

Same. That thumbnail got me too

[@pamela8330189]

Talented, Charismatic, Brilliant and Inspirational, Leslie is one amazing human being.

[@ak4me880]

Russo Wintergreen that's the most ignorant thing I've ever heard. Skin tone doesn't correlate with beauty. It's your character that does.

[@tranathan7768]

“I-I don’t like singing... when I’m not being paid...”

[@cl0r0x_]

HELPP HAHHA

[@johancakep]

It has been 4 years since Hamilton, we should've seen this guy more often in movies!

[@bobbob123ful]

johanazhari murder on the orient express

[@aizen.v5777]

I was just saying this!!!!!

[@thelawofdivineoneness458]

Have you seen him yet in One Night in Miami? If you haven't yet...check it out.

[@sarahnealon8136]

I always thought the secret to success was to talk less and smile more ...

[@haleybenjamin3572]

TheWitch'sIntern don’t let them know what your against and what your for...

[@MOBROOKS]

Lol

[@mr.nightmare8734]

@@haleybenjamin3572 you wanna get ahead? "Yes"

[@zitronensaft9110]

Honestly I am impressed by Colbert's interviewing skills. A man who loves his job 👌🏼

[@sayemsani413]

z বাংলা

[@sayemsani413]

+SAYEM search

[@sayemsani413]

+SAYEM search

[@brianfederkins]

He's not standing still, he's lying in wait!

[@margalgym]

Brian Federkins he’s willing to wait for it !!!

[@nenethreyes4606]

I'll be there for you with lyrics

[@frezerh]

Arron Burrs new motto.... WHEY for it

[@ekbrandon93]

4:30- the funny thing that Leslie doesn't mention about Stuart K Robinson is that, aside from being a mentor/life coach, he also happens to be his father-in-law 😂

[@erickoontz6835]

Now HE is a good-looking man!

[@Afrimusican]

6:05, "I'll never be sitting inactive on my couch ever again" Thanks Les, I'm getting off this fucking couch stat!

[@andrewtomlinson5237]

This man should be in everything... like ever! Thanks to a certain streaming service I've now seen Hamilton many, many times and every time I see it Leslie Odom Jr brings me to tears. His Burr is the most wonderfully deep and sympathetic "villain" I've ever seen.

[@yael763]

“‘What did you do today in the absence of a ringing phone?”

[@luqcrusher]

Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it

[@wyn001]

Ate cake

[@irishcladdagh3]

He needs to be in more theatre...films....shows... way too talented 💜

[@undercoverdrummermusicprod732]

The real secret... Look him in the eyes, aim no higher

[@a-aronsnow8766]

He’s dressed the way burr would dress if he was around today lol

[@pierreangelo8264]

funny!

[@graciec.9803]

Jeez Is that baby photoshopped!? Lol That is beautiful child!

[@NewMessage]

I'm pretty sure that sympathy weight isn't supposed to leave you with a harder bod than you started with. You're doing it wrong.

[@ark2985]

he looks like young denzel washington.

[@verabattiste8569]

ARK I showed a split picture of he and young Denzel. There is a real resemblance.

[@MissT813]

Leslie's good-looking, but let's not get crazy.

[@anibaldiaz969]

MAH MEN!!

[@gloryreflection7080]

A tad bit.... i can see that.

[@Bopsterjazz]

I honestly needed this advice right now.

[@iXCrasherXi]

Same

[@staryspiral3]

What a lovely and articulate man. I could listen to him all day

[@lalou648]

3:54 Book Plug! “Failing Up!” Love this guy. 😍 PURCHASING!!!

[@kitsuneelie9133]

This man is so....beautifully and indescribably complex and I can’t wrap my brain around it

[@gilloth]

I like this guy, and not just because he was in Hamilton. I like what I see of his personality.

[@alleyagould4657]

2:26 he's like "I'll be taking that back"

[@abbygirlxx]

4:25 Leslie was like “nope, you ain’t getting to do the maths on my age, never mind. New sentence” and honestly it’s the most funny part of this interview 😂😂

[@witchplease9695]

Leslie is such a beautiful man 😍

[@playrewindff]

If this man was a preacher I would listen all day

[@apa.]

secret to success is to talk less, smile more

[@hadiyawilborn404]

I love his voice & smile...

[@ycart3285]

I need that book right now in my life, I think I'm gonna go buy that. Glad I scrolled back up to click on this video after scrolling past it

[@ajlsrv5490]

This guy is incredibly talented. What a voice! Smoooooth!

[@benr3799]

Only down here for the Hamilton comments

[@cdholland98]

Yes! I had this conversation last night. Stop waiting for the phone to ring people. Love LOJ!

[@0penpress]

My name is Tony, and I wish to someday Win a Tony.

[@jaylaoliver9856]

He’s a real sophisticated man Burr, that is

[@burger5082]

He even tried killing the secretary of the treasury and succeeded!

[@K22461]

Houston we have found the next Marvel Superhero!!!

[@preetastic]

I love that Colbert grabbed his muscle & immediately after said sorry for being too familiar! He's so nice & genuine! 😍

[@Sakk776]

I was actually with him that day on the set of late night it was so incredible when he needs me to help him on film projects I am there for him I love you man

[@theoneguywiththehorseandth7515]

HE IS NOW IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS

[@glingusman]

Nationwide is on your side.

[@kirbykeeby]

I was looking for this kind of comment!

[@hrjw]

Excuse me are you Aaron Burr, Sir

[@justicearcana55]

hrjw that depends who’s asking

[@hrjw]

Oh, sure, sir I’m Alexander Hamilton, I’m at your service, sir I have been looking for you

[@justicearcana55]

hrjw *IM GETTING KINDA N E R V O U S*

[@kookiemonster4780]

Sir, I heard your name at Princeton I was seeking an accelerated course of study ..

[@hrjw]

When I got sort of out of sorts with a buddy of yours I may have punched him it’s a blur, sir He handles the financials?

[@alienbacon656]

This is the room where it happens! I GOT to be in the room where it happens!!!

[@teenagerbased-humor1171]

Leslie Odom Jr my hero

[@communistjesus]

I can see this guy making films in a near future. Come on HOLLYWEIRD start pitching Oscar grade scripts to him.

[@Ninjanoodles78]

He is so charming

[@melanye888]

If they had to do a movie on denzel washingston? He be the best person for it. He looked like him

[@vifiishi7517]

I LOVE THIS MAN

[@hyperlingg7608]

ain't nothing wrong with sitting on the couch...call it creative relaxing. staring at the wall is optional.

[@morganmosley5136]

Man, I really needed to hear this. Especially after a horrible day at work.

[@rygarrity9844]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LESLIE

[@matalyngarcia9353]

Duuuuuude I already got that book done and read on my shelf

[@tiredcerulean]

Leslie is amazing

[@dragoonseye76]

Wow. I feel inspired. 🤩

[@AleahKCH]

This is a wonderful promo for the book. I was already gonna buy it, now I’m gonna buy it harder lol

[@missm2925]

Love this man!!

[@jillsalkin7389]

He was 17 when he did Rent. WOW!

[@Nickname10344]

Missed opportunity to play the room where it happens when he walked in

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"I've tried to turn a bit of that sympathy weight into muscle." What do you mean "a bit?" 😳 Looks like you're already up to the point where you have to turn sideways to fit through a door. Don't flex. You'll tear a seam. Wanna help me open this jar of pickles?

[@AAA44237]

lazyperfectionist1 I think he may be doing this for a part but he didn't want to say which part.

[@virtualjayna]

I missed the show last night, but it's here now!

[@Ninjanoodles78]

Watching this while sitting inactive on my couch

[@jessicaevans2564]

Respect.

[@phoenix-king779]

that's my cousin

[@fernandaferreira9592]

Awesome!!!

[@kellyalves756]

They should have played the Nationwide jingle for his intro.

[@TyraHigh]

I NEEDED this!

[@buzzyboo3837]

I feel lied too!

[@carriemingram5106]

I have never seen this guy before.

[@tanishahill444]

Your movies is good and I went twice.

[@naclandpepper]

Person of Interest

[@Noah-xf4mf]

I thought the secret was to talk less and smile more

[@alessandralerro6784]

I’m here from Hamilton

[@PettiMusicStudios]

great!

[@TheWasthereonce]

3:52 For the headline of the video

[@wyn001]

Leslieeee!!

[@witchplease9695]

AARON BURR, SIR!

[@Annie-oy2zu]

Me sitting on my couch... 👁👄👁

[@justthebreakdown]

Awesome

[@vrmpyr]

Oo his voice got deeper

[@jackbaykali84]

The secret to success is hard work n vision

[@imtihanatq]

Well, can I still get that book :')

[@meettheuckers8088]

if you on a talkshow who else do you need

[@sparecoochiemaam2562]

This is trending 😭 Theatre kids are really takin over 😍😍

[@georgiab5102]

damn, he really did get to the room where it happens😂😂

[@11coolerick]

Did he even get the pipe?? That’s the real question!

[@irlastolfogranatum]

Yay my idol is on trending

[@lalou648]

#seriously #purchase #buynow #inspiration #thisbook #yes #support #him 💝

[@lindsayflis6775]

LESLIEEEEEEE

[@monse-9576]

AYY ITS LESLIE!!!

[@lukewenceslao8269]

Well, he certainly doesn't "wait for it."

[@thevirtualvirus1451]

I love thus show i know im only 10 but i get everything in it i get politics adult things i just love it so much pls post longer episode

[@SpookySlash]

Why u upload at 2am ...😒

[@tea397]

Lov that ur emoji face matches your cat face

[@om2745]

"what did you do today in the abscence of a ringing phone"

[@connordavis7721]

Back when hugging was legal

[@spoiledeggnog]

Leslie Odom jr. came to my school yesterday for a play 😁

[@shook713]

tech support omg 😲

[@haleybenjamin3572]

tech support quackitys friend

[@spoiledeggnog]

lol yeah i commented saying you're my friend on the video

[@abimanyuputra5185]

We are Vigilance.

[@enx2083]

Yess