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All the speeches as they were. Original texts of the speeches. In English

J.K.Rowling: The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination (2008)

President Faust, members of the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers, members of the faculty, proud parents, and, above all, graduates. The first thing I would like to say is ‘thank you.’ Not only has Harvard given me an … Читать далее

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Ellen DeGeneres at Tulane’s 2006 Commencement

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J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement (2008)

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Presidents Bush and Clinton Tulane University commencements (2006)

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Bill Clinton: Cultivate “the discipline of gratitude” (2006)

Thank you very much, President Cowen, Board Chair Pierson, members of the faculty. Dr. Olden, Dr. Gil …congratulations, we’re honored to be in your presence. To the family and friends in the Class of 2006, I thank you for giving … Читать далее

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Stephen Colbert: Get your own TV show (2006)

Thank you. Thank you very much. First of all, I’m facing a little bit of a conundrum here. My name is Stephen Colbert, but I actually play someone on television named Stephen Colbert, who looks like me, and who talks … Читать далее

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Ray Bradbury: The Great Years Ahead (2000)

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This is fantastic. I never made it to college-I didn’t have enough money-and I decided I was going to be a writer anyway. And the reason I was going to go to college was … Читать далее

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Bradley Whitford: The most difficult chains to break are inside us (2004)

What’s up, Mad City?! It’s great to be back in my hometown. On behalf of the acting president of the United States, I want to congratulate you all on your tremendous achievement. A commencement address is what we call in … Читать далее

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Doug Marlette: It’s a long and winding road (2005)

Congratulations, class of 2005, the greatest graduating class in the history of Durham Academy. If you’ve grown up here in the Triangle this may be the first southern accent you’ve heard, so I will try to speak clearly and distinctly … Читать далее

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Steve Jobs: You’ve got to find what you love (2005)

I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I’ve ever gotten to a college graduation. Today … Читать далее

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