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Billy Porter Discovered the Power of a Star Entrance in Middle School
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Billy Porter talks about the protocols the cast and crew of Pose are taking in order to resume filming during the coronavirus pandemic, shares what it's like to work with Beyonce's stylist and reveals how losing the lead role in a middle school production of Oliver Twist helped him discover the power of a star entrance.
Appearing:Jimmy Fallon
Tags: The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, Billy Porter, discovered, power, Star Entrance, Middle School
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- S8 E139 | 05/10/21Leslie Jones, X Gonzalez, Weezer
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