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October 10, 2006

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Syndicated columnist-author Arianna Huffington says that people should embrace failure. Comedian-actor Damon Wayans discusses why he's always doing something different.


Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington

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Named one of Washington's most influential commentators by Newsweek, Arianna Huffington started her political life as the darling of the right. She now describes herself as a progressive populist. She does political commentary and has written numerous books, including the new release, The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging. She's also co-founder and editor in chief of the news and opinion Website, The Huffington Post, and co-host of Left, Right & Center, a public radio political roundtable program.


 

Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

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Damon Wayans performed as a way to get his parents' and 9 siblings' attention. He's since enjoyed success as a stand-up comic and in front of and behind TV and film cameras. Wayans' TV credits include the hit comedy In Living Color, for which he earned two Emmy nods, ABC's My Wife and Kids, which he co-created, and Showtime's new series, The Underground. His big screen credits include Beverly Hills Cop, The Last Boy Scout and the indie, Harlem Aria, in which he starred and exec-produced.