Advice to college graduates from Obama, McCain, and Souter… and Will Ferrell?

It’s the time of year for advice and inspiration for college graduates. Former Justice David Souter, who rarely makes public speeches, is among those offering words of wisdom this year.

By Amanda Paulson

Full Story: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2010/0612/Advice-to-college-graduates-from-Obama-McCain-and-Souter

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Will Ferrell Harvard Commencement Speech Part 1 of 5

Probably one of the best, if not the best commencement speeches in history. It is the most hillarious public speech that I’ve ever seen and I can’t get enough of it. Excuse the watermark and the fact that I had to break this up into 5 pieces. More reasons for the imperfections below. I hope you enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVu8jfhcO9k

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David Foster Wallace on Life and Work

Adapted from a commencement speech given by David Foster Wallace to the 2005 graduating class at Kenyon College. Mr. Wallace, 46, died last Friday, after apparently committing suicide. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122178211966454607.html

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Ellen DeGeneres Commencement Speech at Tulane University

http://www.entertonement.com/clips/wfxbjlpnnh–Ellen-DeGeneres-Commencement-Speech-at-Tulane-University

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Anderson Cooper The one and only Silver Fox at the New Orleans Super Dome giving the commencement address to Tulane University’s class of 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DrFax_GNPs