Christian Borle '91 - Shady Side Academy Commencement Address 2014

[@Chiscribbs]

I think the thing I like most about Christian Borle is just how real he is. It doesn't matter that he's been acting by profession for over 20 years, he never sounds rehearsed or fake or like he's saying what people want to hear. Not to say all successful actors/celebrities are jerks, but even when some people are nice, they still don't always sound completely genuine. With Christian though, you can always tell he's speaking from the heart and that's such a rare and admirable quality these days, especially when it comes to actors. I hope that quality never fades, no matter how long he's in the business or how successful he becomes. Christian, you're amazing! Please just keep being you, 'cause it's working wonderfully!

[@charchaz00]

he was just roasting himself I love it XD

[@missezramay]

This speech was just what I needed to hear right now, especially from one of my current favourite peformers. Be right back, going forth to make the world a better place.

[@averysavory7409]

thank you christians friend for peer pressuring him :>

[@Rocketjay12]

Great speech. Makes me like him more than I already did,which was a lot.

[@pieterw72]

Brilliant Christian! I remember your junior year when you were just starting to do some auditioning in Mr. Brill's office and how well you sang. Great to see you doing well and passing on the wisdom!

[@reginapenarivera5338]

He is so charismatic

[@nabs5239]

hes so precious dear god🥺💓

[@teeniebeenie8774]

wanna know why the world loves this guy? watch this ^^

[@KevinMcCarthyTV]

Thanks Little Christian. What a wonderful combination of humor, wisdom, and truth wrapped with local knowledge of Shady Side Academy. I'm class of 1973 and proud to have the SSA heritage.

[@slouster26]

All of the advice he gives can really be used by anyone, whether you're graduating college like these people, retiring at 70, or just starting highschool, everybody can listen to the advice he gives, which is what I love about it

[@tartsonawire]

Wow, I love the new haircut! It really suits him.

[@moonwatcher2877]

tartsonawire it's shaved off now :(

[@onwego1946]

I am officially in awe.

[@Chebowlier]

"By day , professional actor by night, comic book gerk" and now hes ready to present his superhero musical 😉

[@JadeTheorist3942]

I LOVE YOU CHRISTIAN!!!! YOU ARE AN ANGEL!!! 😇😍

[@ludmilalima1433]

I come back every now and then to watch this and it always is what I needed to hear.

[@sunnylefabulous6736]

Such a well written speech! It's inspiring and thoughtful and is presented with perfection

[@chloejane9343]

1:21 take a deep breath take it all in Feel all those halogens warming your skin

[@jesi2758]

When I tell you I wheezed 😭😗

[@AmyBairJohnson]

Awesome!!!

[@tablecloth364]

he :')

[@jesi2758]

God I love him so much I love how awkward he is 😭❤️

[@gripweed]

awww that little 'good morning' at the start