He is also a venture partner at Gen Y Capital, a regular contributor to Forbes, Huffington Post, and Washington Post, and a runner-up in the 2011 VH1 Do Something Awards (lost to Lady Gaga) for his work in helping his hometown of Joplin, MO recover from the devastating tornado.

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"A lot of actors and actresses do this because they say they have to wear something in the bright light of awards shows, " says Leight, shrugging his shoulders with what looks to be a degree of healthy skepticism.

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