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"Hamilton" star Leslie Odom Jr. on the importance of failure

Leslie Odom Jr. shot to fame for his Tony and Grammy Award-winning turn as Aaron Burr in the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton." In his new book, "Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning," he shares personal stories and life lessons to help you follow your dreams. Odom joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the social studies teacher who changed his life and the time he almost gave up on acting.
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