industry trail blazer andre leon talley has died. an influential fashion journalist. the first black man to be named creative director at vogue. he had a style all his own. when asked how to succeed, talley would often say, do your homework. whenever people ask me for advice, i tell them two things never give up on your dreams and do your homework. style will get you up the steps, into the revolving door. substance and knowledge will allow you access to create new horizons. vogue editor in chief anna win tour saying today that talley inspired generations of designers, calling him and wickedly funny. andre leon talley was 73. he said style gets you up the steps, then you have to do your homework. i m david muir. thank you for watching here on a wednesday night. i hope to see you right back here tomorrow. from all of us here, good night.