My American Story: Improv teacher inspires fellow seniors

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(NewsNation) — Stanley, an improv teacher who realized his creative dream in New York, is now inspiring connections and creativity with senior citizens.

“They have no ego. They come in, they want to play, they want to have fun, and they love the fact that they get to be creative,” he said. “And that, to me, is inspirational.”

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