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Interview with Danny Simmons (WSC '78), Artist, Poet, and Philanthropist.

Interview with Danny Simmons (WSC '78), Artist, Poet, and Philanthropist.

Update: 2014-08-12
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As an accomplished artist, poet, philanthropist, and creator of the hit HBO show Def Poetry, Danny Simmons (WSC '78) is always working on a passionate project. We visited him at his home to talk about NYU and hear about some of the projects he is currently working on.
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Interview with Danny Simmons (WSC '78), Artist, Poet, and Philanthropist.

Interview with Danny Simmons (WSC '78), Artist, Poet, and Philanthropist.

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