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So here we are. You've been pinned, my friend
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I've been pinned. Oh my goodness. I'm so excited. That's pretty cool, right
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Yes, absolutely. It's unreal. I never thought I would be here at this time
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you know, maybe ever. You dream big, but you never know, and it's incredible to get here
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So being here all day today with all your peers and other people at other shows
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I mean, you've all been pinned today. Right, right. It's like I'm being starstruck when I turn corners
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It's so strange to find myself in this company, but it's so fun, and I feel so received
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What's made this show so special for you? Definitely the people, and I think being able
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to have a story that is what it is. It's very unique, and it's kind of one-of-a-kind
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on Broadway right now, and I think it's so beautiful to present something that's so touching to so many people
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Well, let's talk about the audience. I know you meet them afterwards. Your show has touched people in such a beautiful way
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What that means to you? It means the world, especially seeing other high school groups come to the show
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and identify so much with the characters and feel so seen and loved
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I love that part of it. It's so incredible. Now, I know you're just a baby
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so I want you to go back to really young Justin, like that first show you did maybe in the backyard
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or in the basement. Do you remember what that show was? And what would Justin at this age tell
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that young one first starting out? Well, you know, my first actual show
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was like five years ago, so. What was it? Hairspray, my freshman year of high school
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That young Justin, I mean, there is a lot to say. He was so nervous, so scared to have a voice
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to be on a stage. I wasn't that kid, you know, who was like tap dancing
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to the stars from a young age, so I'm really proud of him for never giving up
