So why post this video even after I graduated? It could be because my commencement speaker was mediocre at best. Or, it could be because Conan is a wonderfully insightful, sophisticated man.
And it doesn't hurt that he is funny.
I recommend that if you have 23 free minutes - watch his speak to the 2011 class of Dartmouth. Sure, he has his dumb jokes riddled in there, along with some incredibly witty ones, but the end result is moving. He doesn't just make the crowd laugh, he gets the to genuinely listen - something that I think often times doesn't happen during commencement speeches. The final portion of his speech is something to behold and appreciate. Not only does it apply to those graduates - it applies to us all.
So please, sit down, wade through his humor, and learn something. It'll do you good.
The video kept kicking out at the 14 minute mark - damn!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed that Dartmouth allowed all that Ginger said - it was brilliantly written, and I agree, will be remembered by the students.
I hope I can watch the rest of it - I think I need to visit YouTube!
I think the person I would love to hear give a commencement address is Jon Stewart!!!