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<h1>For the Bullied and Beautiful</h1>
 <p>&ldquo;They asked me what I wanted to be, then told me what not to be.&rdquo; Shane Koyczan makes powerful spoken-word poetry and music. His poem, &ldquo;To This Day&rdquo; is an emotional journey through the anguish of being bullied and the will to survive.</p>  <p>&nbsp;</p>  <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" scrolling="no" src="http://embed.ted.com/talks/shane_koyczan_to_this_day_for_the_bullied_and_beautiful.html" width="560"></iframe></p>  <p>Shane's poem is brilliantly illustrated in 20-second segments by 80 animators from around the world, and accompanied by violinist Hannah Epperson.</p>  <p>&nbsp;</p>    <!-- <img src="ec8c82ef407f1041b92d7ce91513797e"> -->  <!-- <p>&#160;</p> -->
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