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OUT100 Readers' Choice Noms Discuss Dreams
This moving behind-the-scenes video explains the motivations of some of the most compelling LGBT people of the year.
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 Out.com EditorsNov 08, 2013
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In this exclusive Out100 video, Out's Out100 Readers' Choice Award Nominees--including Laverne Cox, Nate Silver, Mary Lambert, George Takei, Steve Grand, and others--discuss their inspirations and dreams that got them to where they are today. 
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The winner of the first Out100 Readers' Choice Award presented by Buick is Laverne Cox and she will receive the award at the gala event in New York City on November. 14.
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OUT100 Readers' Choice Noms Discuss Dreams

This moving behind-the-scenes video explains the motivations of some of the most compelling LGBT people of the year.

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