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Thank you to our sponsors: 🛍️ Shopify: https://shopify.com/inside 🚀 Rocket Money: https://rocketmoney.com/inside 🟠 Discover: https://discvr.co/3Cnb1V8 👕 Inside Of You Merch: https://store.insideofyoupodcast.com ———————————————————————— Watch or listen to more episodes! ⭐ Clips: https://bit.ly/inside-yt-sub 🍎 https://apple.co/insideofyou 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q5Cn2tO2yeCdJt4Bq88zS 📺 Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/c/InsideofYouwithMichaelRosenbaum ———————————————————————— Follow us online! 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🤣 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insideofyou_podcast 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideofyoupodcast/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insideofyoupod 🌐 Website: https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/ ———————————————————————— Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars, Brian’s Song) joins us this week to reflect on his incredible legacy in this industry - from the importance of his casting as Lando Calrissian in Star Wars, to his chemistry with Diana Ross, and why he’s steadfast with his unique creative approach rather than playing the victim. Truly appreciate Billy Dee coming on the podcast as a self admitted ‘private person,’ his honestly about dark times in life and the idea of not dwelling on the negatives was refreshing. Tons of stories about the golden age of Hollywood in this episode, hope you enjoy and make sure to check out his book What Have We Here? Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 3:26 - Billy Dee Williams 7:01 - Product of an eclectic upbringing 11:09 - Crying his was into show business 13:30 - Trying not to dwell + Life is hard 17:32 - Meeting Laurence Olivier + Old Hollywood 20:39 - Breaking the rules in acting 23:10 - Shopify 24:59 - Rocket Money 26:41 - Scaring himself in roles 32:10 - Darkest time in his life 35:15 - Lady Sings the Blues + Diana Ross giddiness 37:24 - Brian's Song experience + Academy snub 39:50 - Funny Nighthawks story with Stallone 41:20 - Star Wars experience and flak 43:34 - Discover 44:30 - Embodying Lando Calrissian 46:01 - Time with Carrie Fisher 47:50 - NEW BOOK What Have We Here? 50:02 - Reflecting on his legacy + crazy life altering trip 55:42 - I did it my way... 58:30 - Outro 1:00:22 - Couldn’t do it without you ———————————————————————— ❤️ GIGANTIC Shout Out to our Top Tier Patrons: Nancy D Leah & Kristin Little Lisa Yukiko Jill E Brian H Niko P Robert B Jason W Sophie M Raj C Jennifer N Stacey L Jamal F Janelle B Mike E Eldanzsupremo 99MORE Santiago M Leanne P Madi S Belinda N Dave H Brad D Rae H Tabitha T Tom N Tahlia M BetsyD Rhiannon C Corey K devnexen Michelle A Jeremy C Mr. Melski Eugene & Leah Mel S Christine S Eric H Shayne R Andrew M Oracle Amanda R Kevin E Stephanie K Jor El Jammin J Leeann J Luna R Mike F Stone H Brian L Jules M Jessica B kyle f Kayleigh J Bryan A Marion-Luise L Romeo The Band Frank B Jen T April RM Randy S Aural P Rachel D Melisa H Nick W Stephanie & Evan Charlene A Don G Jenny B Jon Jennifer r Tina E NgTracey Tasha S Keith B Waffles ———————————————————————— BILLY DEE WILLIAMS: Lando’s Significance to Star Wars Critique, Chemistry with Diana Ross, & Being Innately Smooth #insideofyou #billydeewilliams #starwars