Cyndi Lauper Fights On

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Cyndi Lauper Fights On
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          Jul 15, 2010
          
        
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From fighting for equal rights to fighting with Donald Trump, Cyndi Lauper proves in her Advocate On-Air segment she's a force of nature LGBT's are lucky to have in their corner.

Thomas Roberts talks with Lauper about her tireless efforts in support of equality, her time with Donald Trump, and what comes next in her already stellar career.

        
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