Conan O'Brien Delivers Dartmouth's Commencement Address

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12 жыл бұрын

Conan O'Brien, whom The Washington Post has called "the most intelligent of the late-night comics," delivered the main address at Dartmouth College's 2011 Commencement exercises on Sunday morning, June 12.
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@Muzammil.S
@Muzammil.S 5 жыл бұрын
"in 2000-I told graduates to not be afraid to fail, and I still believe that. But today I tell you that whether you fear it or not, disappointment will come. The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity, and with clarity comes conviction and true originality." --Conan O'Brien
@maxxandubar503
@maxxandubar503 5 жыл бұрын
Muhammad Muzammil Shaikh what a great fucking speech
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n 5 жыл бұрын
*22:11* Time stamp for this part
@saulgoodman7858
@saulgoodman7858 4 жыл бұрын
Such wisdom
@chinmaykansara2341
@chinmaykansara2341 4 жыл бұрын
High iqqssssss.. his parents were great intellectuals i wish i had too. I would be successful
@Candyquil
@Candyquil 4 жыл бұрын
chinmay kansara yeah that still depends on how you define "success"
@kpbarbee
@kpbarbee 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful speech by not only a comedy legend, but a man of great intelligence and humility.
@DaHatBat
@DaHatBat 5 жыл бұрын
this is how a speech is supposed to be done. sending a powerful message but also be comedic with it. smart people have good humour
@tycarper6330
@tycarper6330 5 жыл бұрын
@@DaHatBat I think it also makes the more serious advice he gives stand out more. If you have a somber traditional commencement speech you may lose the message you want to impart. But this method keeps the audience engaged, and when he switches tone, what he says is much more impactful. I think you have to be intelligent to be a great comedian. You have to analyze the world around you and communicate the strangeness of it all to your audience.
@jetguy7
@jetguy7 4 жыл бұрын
Legend? Dude what are you smoking?
@AndrewByrnes1
@AndrewByrnes1 4 жыл бұрын
The guy who steals jokes without any form of recognition or sense of shame? Probably his meds suppressing his sense of morality.
@BeastReview
@BeastReview 4 жыл бұрын
I dont know about Comedy Legend, smart likable guy.
@adamrbrown
@adamrbrown 5 жыл бұрын
I love that the Secret Service are cracking up in the background.
@adarshrajbhatt6557
@adarshrajbhatt6557 5 жыл бұрын
Hold on Why was there Secret Service at the event? For George Bush?
@MrMarkus14
@MrMarkus14 5 жыл бұрын
@@adarshrajbhatt6557 probably
@aptaylor75
@aptaylor75 5 жыл бұрын
@@adarshrajbhatt6557 The Secret Service protect former US Presidents, their spouses, and children for the rest of their lives. US presidents have the highest security clearances possible (which they maintain even after leaving office) and they are obviously privy to state and military secrets. It would not do to have them, or their families, subject to blackmail, extortion, kidnapping, or any other form of coercion. That would be too great a threat to the state and the body politic. Protecting them protects us all.
@jamesd2128
@jamesd2128 5 жыл бұрын
You know someone is good when the stone faced Secret Service can't help laughing :-)
@punchline43
@punchline43 5 жыл бұрын
@@aptaylor75 It's optional though, and now they have to pay for it, allegedly.
@Charlie-dm5ug
@Charlie-dm5ug 5 жыл бұрын
I am 70 years old, and this is the ONLY commencement address I have EVER enjoyed...
@Joe-xo4yg
@Joe-xo4yg 5 жыл бұрын
Lol, yes but how many have you visited Sir?
@cycadaacolyte6349
@cycadaacolyte6349 5 жыл бұрын
So would that make you one of the "old people who just come to these things"?
@nemo227
@nemo227 5 жыл бұрын
What the hell, I'm 80 and I liked this commencement the most. Yep, and I've heard half a dozen. I was also a member of Toastmasters, International for about 20 years and have heard, given, read, endured a lot of speeches. Conan did this well.
@Anidawehi
@Anidawehi 5 жыл бұрын
Steve Mettler Mr. Rogers had a good one
@Fernandez218
@Fernandez218 4 жыл бұрын
pics or it didn't happen
@ZanderPingu
@ZanderPingu 6 жыл бұрын
"...Your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound reinvention.."
@matthewmcwane9569
@matthewmcwane9569 4 жыл бұрын
Damb
@vgamepuppy1
@vgamepuppy1 4 жыл бұрын
Fuck me this almost moved me to tears. I graduate in 3 months and man those last 6 minutes hit me hard as hell. Definitely taking this one home.
@gst013
@gst013 4 жыл бұрын
This whole speech...Conan is just an absolutely brilliant guy.
@JivanPal
@JivanPal 4 жыл бұрын
@@derspacer2259, same, haha, what are the odds?
@esayascohn7019
@esayascohn7019 4 жыл бұрын
Jivan Pal 1 in 24 minutes and 33 seconds
@patrickeom3178
@patrickeom3178 8 жыл бұрын
President Kim is having the time of his life
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n 5 жыл бұрын
3 Years ago 1K likes and no reply? *This was the reason why i was born, it was for this moment*
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n 5 жыл бұрын
to be the first and second reply
@guigongzi2994
@guigongzi2994 5 жыл бұрын
@@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n I am the third
@dudegenius3082
@dudegenius3082 5 жыл бұрын
The fourth has arrived.
@waywardmind
@waywardmind 5 жыл бұрын
I don't know who that is, but Stinky Pete is pretty rad.
@stephenbarrosse831
@stephenbarrosse831 2 жыл бұрын
"There is nothing more liberating than having your worst fear realized." Now that is profound.
@Tubeytime
@Tubeytime 7 ай бұрын
unless you fear going to jail of course
@arthurdurham
@arthurdurham 9 ай бұрын
Guy gets on stage, roasts the college for 20 minutes, ends with sincerity, then walks off with a diploma. What a legened
@jfish032
@jfish032 5 жыл бұрын
I think my favourite part of the speech is how hard the president laughed at Conan's jokes.
@leorak4370
@leorak4370 5 жыл бұрын
Or the president's bodyguards!
@kasonbonds9257
@kasonbonds9257 Жыл бұрын
Le I’m mn
@JaydevRaol
@JaydevRaol Жыл бұрын
@@leorak4370 Yes! I was constantly drawn towards them laughing so hard.
@Toxor1986
@Toxor1986 6 жыл бұрын
Wow, Conan never fails to amaze me. What a speech. Barely looking at notes. Fantastic!
@punchline43
@punchline43 5 жыл бұрын
I officially like this comment, but I'm not gonna be the guy to mess up 69 ; )
@WisamSafi1978
@WisamSafi1978 5 жыл бұрын
I think there are two TelePrompter
@MrFlyingPanda
@MrFlyingPanda 5 жыл бұрын
@@WisamSafi1978 they re light reflectors for the camera.
@RafiTanzim
@RafiTanzim 5 жыл бұрын
Nah those two are teleprompters : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIWnZn2sZpdoqdE
@chickentowel7036
@chickentowel7036 5 жыл бұрын
He wrote it last night so it's probably still fresh in his memory. lol
@Adlimanoppo
@Adlimanoppo 4 жыл бұрын
"i once sat in your seat, Literally. last night i snuck out here and sat in every seat, i did it to prove a point, i'm not bright and i have a lot of free time" Godly comedic talent right here
@barryryan8267
@barryryan8267 5 жыл бұрын
Did he even look at any notes? Wow...articulate doesn't even begin to describe what I just heard.
@atj22
@atj22 5 жыл бұрын
Barry Ryan there are two teleprompters on either side of the podium, in addition to his notes
@mrsir1872
@mrsir1872 5 жыл бұрын
hes a stand up dude. hes had decades of practice being articulate and smooth in comedy clubs on stage.
@josh3112
@josh3112 4 жыл бұрын
UofRspiders makes sense if this is true, if there isn’t a Teleprompter he’s some kind of genius
@emilbrandwyne5747
@emilbrandwyne5747 4 жыл бұрын
@@josh3112 cmone dude. Something like this is always prepared. Preparation can bring you far
@josh3112
@josh3112 4 жыл бұрын
Emil Brandwyne true
@Jack-gu4fc
@Jack-gu4fc 7 жыл бұрын
21:14 "It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique" - Great fucking quote.
@charliehachem6142
@charliehachem6142 5 жыл бұрын
Jack0
@sandyhilliard9710
@sandyhilliard9710 5 жыл бұрын
Jack qqqqqq
@NilsMcCloud
@NilsMcCloud 5 жыл бұрын
It's profound because now, seven years after seeing this clip, and four years after my graduation, I've recently had that very thing happen. That's why I'm blatently gonna rip O'Brien off anytime someone asks my for life advice. What he said is infinitely more valuable than all that 'work hard' or 'follow your dream' bs.
@MrJONES925
@MrJONES925 5 жыл бұрын
Not just a quote . A fucking quote
@nemo227
@nemo227 5 жыл бұрын
@@NilsMcCloud It's very logical because each year your perspective is from an additional year of experience. Much like driving down a road for the first time; at the start you don't know as much about the road and scenery as you know after you have traveled the road.
@themightychickens
@themightychickens 12 жыл бұрын
Probably the most beautiful speech I've ever witnessed. Conan, I salute you.
@user-xt8pw4jn6e
@user-xt8pw4jn6e 5 жыл бұрын
themightychickens barbarian conan
@MichaelBarrett1984
@MichaelBarrett1984 3 жыл бұрын
“So late last night, I began.” Truer words have never been spoken.
@user-jf9im6vv1e
@user-jf9im6vv1e 9 ай бұрын
His ability to balance lighthearted jokes with profound insights is truly remarkable. Conan's speech not only entertains the audience but also imparts valuable life lessons that resonate with graduates and viewers alike. His message about embracing failure and learning from it is particularly inspiring. Conan's own experiences in the entertainment industry serve as a powerful reminder that setbacks and disappointments can lead to personal growth and unexpected opportunities.
@losttribe3001
@losttribe3001 10 жыл бұрын
"...I told graduates not to be afraid to fail. and I still believe that. But today I tell you that whether you fear it or not, disappointment will come. The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity and with clarity comes conviction and true originality. " I love this (and many othesr) quote.
@noeeon9910
@noeeon9910 5 жыл бұрын
how does conviction come from clarity? and how does that lead to originality? makes no sense.
@MOPEDBRAD
@MOPEDBRAD 5 жыл бұрын
Noe Eon Easy peasy: When you can clearly read the instructions on a box of brownie mix, you will know how they ought to be made. Yet, if you have no instructions, but are convinced the recipe should incorporate creamed corn, something wholly original will surely follow.
@weishenglau4220
@weishenglau4220 5 жыл бұрын
When you work through your disappointment, you are likely to gain clarity in your life goals. And when you gain that clarity, you are likely to gain renewed conviction to achieve your new goals. And through all of this, you will forge an original path, and a path that is uniquely yours.
@philipclock
@philipclock 4 жыл бұрын
@@noeeon9910 Conviction: goals and direction that have deep meaning to you, "I get the picture"! IE finding ways to get things done with or for people even if you find them obnoxious, because the results are what's important. The path YOU choose is yours and original.
@peanutlover409
@peanutlover409 3 жыл бұрын
He moment I read this is the moment he actually says it in the video. That’s crazy. Maybe life is telling me something
@symmylynn
@symmylynn 12 жыл бұрын
"It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique. It’s not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your perceived failure can be a catalyst for profound re-invention." Wow. Smart words.
@DavidMatt_
@DavidMatt_ 7 ай бұрын
👋
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n 5 жыл бұрын
You know a guy is funny when even The Secret Service is laughing in the background
@bdre5555
@bdre5555 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I loved watching them
@chickentowel7036
@chickentowel7036 5 жыл бұрын
I've ran out of Conan remotes and I got here. First minute and I'm already hooked. Awesome speech.
@margaritamtz4371
@margaritamtz4371 4 жыл бұрын
Same🔥🔥🔥
@carsongarfield6524
@carsongarfield6524 7 жыл бұрын
Stinky Pete is cheesin' so hard
@willvr4
@willvr4 5 жыл бұрын
I was kinda annoyed that I didn't get to hear Stinky Pete talk. He seemed like a cool dude!
@stevethea5250
@stevethea5250 4 жыл бұрын
@@willvr4 why do Mary cans wear scarves backwards?
@Edward-ko9pn
@Edward-ko9pn 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible speech. Funny but also serious at times. Conan is brilliant at what he does.
@kemalgurses3614
@kemalgurses3614 4 жыл бұрын
Edward hg
@arifulislamleeton
@arifulislamleeton 7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@vic2rvic
@vic2rvic 4 жыл бұрын
"Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen."
@ryanhanley3663
@ryanhanley3663 4 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, the two languages of the world: English English - Conan O'Brien
@allure5422
@allure5422 4 жыл бұрын
XD
@jameskelvin6720
@jameskelvin6720 4 жыл бұрын
Haha!
@AeroZeppelin-rb4pt
@AeroZeppelin-rb4pt 4 жыл бұрын
3:59 women smoking in background at the bottom left your welcome
@asishbnair2919
@asishbnair2919 3 жыл бұрын
Just saw the subtitles.. Lol
@kaixinsoh
@kaixinsoh 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, I thought the second language was humour🤣
@coht12
@coht12 9 ай бұрын
To have heard his speech today, 7 years after graduating, I've never felt more alive and calmed by "it's okay if what you perceived 4 years ago, might not be what is to become". I have been telling that to myself, from the moment I came across the assurance last years. I feel a little safer than usual, than before, than ever. The only constant is change.
@sanzoparty1066
@sanzoparty1066 5 жыл бұрын
One of the very best commencement speeches I have ever heard.
@Jaketthomas
@Jaketthomas 5 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe this speech got ANY downvotes. This was an amazing commencement speech. Funny, and also as real as it gets.
@Focusfin100
@Focusfin100 5 жыл бұрын
Some people just want the world to burn.
@machination2166
@machination2166 5 жыл бұрын
Some people probably don't like it because they think he was making *too many* jokes.
@bobbisue313
@bobbisue313 4 жыл бұрын
I was probably Jay Leno. Pissed he didn't get invited to speak.
@jgw5491
@jgw5491 4 жыл бұрын
There are an amazing number of curmudgeons in the world and most of them seem to watch KZbin. Their down votes are the equivalent of yelling, "Get off my lawn!!!"
@keirajohnson7745
@keirajohnson7745 Жыл бұрын
Now it has none
@catmanpc9166
@catmanpc9166 5 жыл бұрын
I always thought he was funny, but this was better than any standup performance. Hilarious and brilliant. Everyone behind him was dying. Ended with pearls of wisdom. Bravo!
@bradnbuttr
@bradnbuttr 4 жыл бұрын
They lived
@davian911
@davian911 12 жыл бұрын
I think anyone who has gone through a failure of any kind should hear this. His serious segment at the end was profound, touching, and spoke to my soul. I've been waiting for someone to say something like this, but none have come close to this eloquence. I shouldn't expect anything less from Conan anyways!
@katieh8186
@katieh8186 Жыл бұрын
He is a truly special and important man.
@iTiM50
@iTiM50 3 жыл бұрын
Conan is a comedic genius! Every line is carefully crafted to mix humor, sincerity and lightheartedness !
@JosephSchumaker
@JosephSchumaker 2 ай бұрын
@jceradnac1894
@jceradnac1894 8 ай бұрын
This is probably one of the best commencement speeches of all time. It entertains and inspires while also being pragmatic and realistic about what the future holds for the graduates.
@supadopemex9245
@supadopemex9245 4 жыл бұрын
This is the third time I’ve watched this in the past 8 years. And it is still so incredibly good. Conan is a wonderful speaker. Hilarious, and so moving. I love this speech. “Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get, but if you work hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen.” I watched him say that live on his last show when I was 18 and it will always be with me.
@GannaLavrova
@GannaLavrova 2 жыл бұрын
being unemployed and having no idea which path to go this speech is what I need right now
@threesonsrestorations4043
@threesonsrestorations4043 2 жыл бұрын
Panera Bread is still hiring
@banderson5676
@banderson5676 5 жыл бұрын
Conan is better than Carson, Letterman, Leno, Fallon, and Kimmel combined.
@yangqinzz1723
@yangqinzz1723 4 жыл бұрын
maybe not Letterman
@vicparsons5498
@vicparsons5498 4 жыл бұрын
and your brainded jed...omg...idiotic moron..
@markmsmeltzer
@markmsmeltzer 4 жыл бұрын
you're funny
@CJW0056
@CJW0056 4 жыл бұрын
Carson is a legend and Conan himself would probably laugh at being compared to him
@kiefl6718
@kiefl6718 4 жыл бұрын
I would take out Letterman, Carson and Leno.
@Deyone_Jackson
@Deyone_Jackson 4 жыл бұрын
Why is there an English caption named "English (auto generated)" and "English - Conan O'Brien" 😂😂
@poofint
@poofint 4 жыл бұрын
Deyone Jackson I was just about to say that lol
@Cpowers1990
@Cpowers1990 4 жыл бұрын
Wth
@fabhi
@fabhi 4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@norbertoorcullo9572
@norbertoorcullo9572 4 жыл бұрын
The "Conan O'brien" is one that is provided by the channel. If you notice the caption is generated in advance in contrast to the auto where it gets generated as he speaks
@Jeffko78
@Jeffko78 5 ай бұрын
"It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique." Powerful and true!
@TheOrangeneck
@TheOrangeneck 12 жыл бұрын
Best moment: 9:27 "And Penn, Columbia, and Cornell, well, frankly, who gives a shit?" And then all these old people onstage just bust out laughing like there's no tomorrow, and you know, YOU KNOW, that at least some of them went to or taught at those schools....
@kristobalquintero3056
@kristobalquintero3056 5 жыл бұрын
TheOrangeneck 9:27
@liamryan7239
@liamryan7239 4 жыл бұрын
It’s called appreciating jokes even if they are directed towards you
@haotianxie6684
@haotianxie6684 3 жыл бұрын
I went to Columbia and it was still funny as hell😂
@connersmith3012
@connersmith3012 Жыл бұрын
@@haotianxie6684 likewise from Cornell
@9f81rsd00
@9f81rsd00 5 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure Dartmouth knew what it was getting when they invited Conan. XD
@jakebushlack
@jakebushlack 5 ай бұрын
"There are few things in life more liberating than having your worst fear realized" damn, I need to remember that forever...
@kettyspikes
@kettyspikes Жыл бұрын
I got chills at 21:25, what a beautifully articulate man, a comedic genius
@herbertwells8757
@herbertwells8757 5 жыл бұрын
Great speech! Conan manages to be funny, sometimes hilarious, give good and encouraging yet original advice, and talk a fair amount about himself without making the speech essentially about himself. That's pretty impressive. I'd say this is someone who truly earned his honorary degree. Thanks, Conan!
@TGiz
@TGiz 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you KZbin algorithm. Awesome recommend. Would never have searched this great speech.
@jwh2f
@jwh2f 4 жыл бұрын
Seriously. Wondering what caused it to pop up...
@TheAefril
@TheAefril 5 жыл бұрын
How can you not feel inspired after a speech as hard-hitting as that? Filled with so much compassion, yet resolute too, cutting the strings from past failures and filled with the unlimited potential of a blossoming future. It almost brings a tear to my glass eye! I have so much more Respect for Conan now. [He hit the ball out of the park with:- "It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique" ]
@sleepysheebs
@sleepysheebs 6 ай бұрын
After 12 years, watched this again. Still golden.
@papillonvu
@papillonvu 3 жыл бұрын
"You know, New Hampshire's such a special place: when I arrived, I took a deep breath of this New England air and thought 'Wow, I'm in the state that's next to the state where Ben & Jerry's ice cream is made.'" Lol, when I came to Dartmouth for my sister's Master's graduation, that is literally what I thought!!
@yuan5169
@yuan5169 2 ай бұрын
I rewatched this so many times
@jeezthatscocky3144
@jeezthatscocky3144 11 ай бұрын
Conan is just another level of great. Smart, witty, funny, and genuine.
@mattg6262
@mattg6262 5 жыл бұрын
He's not only hilarious, butt he's a really gifted speaker actually. His diction, pace and volume were superb. I just enjoyed listening to his address.
@THKtheGreat
@THKtheGreat 9 жыл бұрын
Wow.. It was so hilarious and so awesome speech.
@guillermoluna1408
@guillermoluna1408 3 жыл бұрын
I'm just glad to be alive at the same time as one of the greatest comedians of all time. Conan is severely underrated because of how he acts but those of us who understand his genius know how funny he is and the fact he graduated from Harvard makes him stand alone from the rest looking up at him. Soo many good quotes from this commencement speech and you could tell when he got serious his demeanor changed and made me really listen to his wisdom.
@nostpoonk
@nostpoonk Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant commencement speech. I’ve watched it several times and never fail to marvel at his talent.
@SurvivalAussie
@SurvivalAussie 4 жыл бұрын
Having had the fortune to work with Conan a few months back, this speech really sums up what every person out there should realise. Things happen out in life, completely of left field, that you would NEVER had dreamed of happening. Conan is an inspiration.
@jimbojones091
@jimbojones091 10 жыл бұрын
Whoever says that its unprofessional, who cares ; hes a comedian and he hit his point of failure and success. Just because he had fun and delivered an entertaining speech doesnt mean its unprofessional
@caldridgedukes
@caldridgedukes 4 жыл бұрын
Because, real life is the same...sometimes you are hilarious, sometimes you are liked, sometimes you are not, and sometimes you hit and sometimes you fail...welcome to life, and welcome to a wonderful journey!!!!!
@Robotomy101
@Robotomy101 4 жыл бұрын
nobody said that this is unprofessional, but if anyone does I'll make sure to personally beat the hell out of them (not actually don't wanna get arrested)
@cadequillion5276
@cadequillion5276 4 жыл бұрын
Better than other speeches that can be interchanged with the million of other carbon copies you can find recorded on the web. It wasn't boring, kept your interest, and with the comedy more likely to be remembered for the true facts he stated.
@mensrea1251
@mensrea1251 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, well no one said that... and if someone did, there’s like only 2 of them. Stop making shit up to gain attention.
@sufimuslimlion4114
@sufimuslimlion4114 3 жыл бұрын
@@mensrea1251 Yeah Conan is really unprofessional in this speech. Where did my last comment go with the 200 likes on it? Must have gotten deleted 😐😑😶😲
@alex5308
@alex5308 5 жыл бұрын
20 min of jokes and 1 min of rly rly deep intense introspective seriousness
@wangnicey4994
@wangnicey4994 5 жыл бұрын
The perfect balance
@nightvisiongoggles
@nightvisiongoggles 5 жыл бұрын
This made me think. It's true, this is the perfect balance in speeches. Speeches that harp on about ideals often lose their power as time goes on and the lack of a central thought eventually tells the brain and heart to forget it. Conan's speech is effective because the laughter eases the mind and makes it more receptive to the deep thought that comes at the last part, and the jokes lighten the heart and prepare it for the load of the final message. And so while the 2011 graduates may not remember all the jokes he said, that one last message about failure will stay with them.
@mannyechaluce3814
@mannyechaluce3814 5 жыл бұрын
There are seriousness in those jokes,,, "Deal with it"
@BreannaMae
@BreannaMae 4 жыл бұрын
If you only saw them as jokes, then you missed the point of them. Read between the lines and you'll find the seriousness.
@ccelvina
@ccelvina 5 жыл бұрын
This is my fave commencement speech. I come back to his message time and time again. "It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique. It's not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound re-invention." Amen 🙏
@DavidMatt_
@DavidMatt_ 7 ай бұрын
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@Devillionaire
@Devillionaire 3 ай бұрын
I wonder how many graduates attending here, as they got older and went through life's ups and downs, came back to this speech at some point and watched it again - only this time being able to truly relate to what he was saying. (Oh, and watching the Secret Service cracking up in the background was hilarious.)
@norajoseph2112
@norajoseph2112 2 жыл бұрын
this was recommended so i clicked it to watch it while i eat.. i thought i’ll just laugh at the jokes but i ended up crying a little at the end. im graduating next year, and i’ve been so anxious about my career path and what he said touched my soul. the kids who knew exactly what they wanted to be scared the shit out of me, didn’t expect to have a profound realisation while i eat, i love this guy
@jonsmith9379
@jonsmith9379 5 жыл бұрын
I've watched Conan for 20 years and he's the real deal..very funny and original..
@commonsense571
@commonsense571 2 ай бұрын
What an absolutely spectacular speech.
@J_Lauds
@J_Lauds Жыл бұрын
My English teacher during my senior year of high school (2012) showed us this speech. This is truly my high school and college commencement speech.
@zhulia
@zhulia 5 жыл бұрын
Conan's sincere shared advice to us: "Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen."
@rae7385
@rae7385 4 жыл бұрын
I've watched this about 10 times now, love Conan he is such an inspiration man.
@blosilkent1
@blosilkent1 4 жыл бұрын
Should be mandatory viewing for parents and children alike. Powerful advice, sage from experience, and absolutely brilliant comedy.
@whaddup5417
@whaddup5417 2 жыл бұрын
Graduated in 2021 after a harrowing college experience. I hope he knows what an inspiration this speech was. Thanks Conan.
@b3nisrael
@b3nisrael 4 жыл бұрын
What a legend he is. First time I hear him open up and it made me cry!!!
@Ic3h0rnEt14
@Ic3h0rnEt14 10 ай бұрын
Some genuinely inspiring quotes that were a huge relief to hear: 19:37 21:14 21:27 22:18
@JohnNoirSmith
@JohnNoirSmith 4 жыл бұрын
"I did it to make a point: I'm not bright, and I have a lot of free time" had me dying
@loverofthewordofgod4156
@loverofthewordofgod4156 7 ай бұрын
So genuine and heartfelt. Good advice. I wished i knew more about the projects he talked about.
@johnhereth2692
@johnhereth2692 Жыл бұрын
Conan is a real class act! I was working as a grip on a tour he performed in Seattle. After the show he came down from his dressing room and thanked us all for a wonderful show.
@mdteletom1288
@mdteletom1288 9 ай бұрын
What is a "grip"?
@sanatramesh7721
@sanatramesh7721 7 ай бұрын
This really has got to be one of the best speeches i have heard in a long long time ❤❤❤❤❤ Conan you rock
@homerarty8196
@homerarty8196 Жыл бұрын
What a great speaker. Funny, intelligent, self-deprecating, humble person. I wish he spoke at my doctoral commencement.
@briancrawford7886
@briancrawford7886 Жыл бұрын
My grandfather is a Dartmouth graduate and was a proud fan of the Dartmouth Indians, now the Mean Green He would have loved this speech as did I! Conan is a true treasure and I hope to see him in Hanover at the next Harvard v. Dartmouth football game.
@RightCenterBack321
@RightCenterBack321 12 жыл бұрын
This and Steve Jobs' commencement speech at Stanford in 2005 are the two best commencement speeches ever. The inspiration these speeches deliver is just astounding.
@josephkelley8641
@josephkelley8641 5 жыл бұрын
What incredible writing. What an incredible writer Conan O' is. Above and beyond everything else. The fact that Conan's "Gone Yard" on Life. i.e. TOOK THE MIKE. etc etc etc Makes Conan one of our really, really special people. Saw Conan on Montana (Brentwood) a few years back. Same gracious person on Montana - as Conan is right here. ...
@cahlendavidson2921
@cahlendavidson2921 11 ай бұрын
Conan's humility overshadows his self. One day when he's gone people will Revere him as the greatest talk show host ever. He is the greatest but comic I've seen in my entire life
@andreas_aroditis
@andreas_aroditis 4 жыл бұрын
A fantastic commencement speech and a great example of how you can grow from your mistakes.
@spencergraham-thille9896
@spencergraham-thille9896 4 жыл бұрын
"It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique." That's deep.
@astos1244
@astos1244 9 ай бұрын
"your path at 22 is not necessarily the same path when you are 32" spot on
@AditiTanwar20
@AditiTanwar20 11 ай бұрын
"Work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen"
@shahzansadick1248
@shahzansadick1248 5 жыл бұрын
2018 and i lost count of how many times i watched this..still the best speech ever.
@krankrocker
@krankrocker Жыл бұрын
Brilliant speech, and I have a newfound respect for Dartmouth for having Conan come to deliver it.
@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid
@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid 4 жыл бұрын
"It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us...". That's one of the most accurate, most profound, and most generally-applicable statements I think I've ever heard.
@Ki_Thi
@Ki_Thi Жыл бұрын
Incredible line
@GoldenShaolinNutz
@GoldenShaolinNutz 5 жыл бұрын
Inbetween the comedy during that speech. You can tell how educated and brilliant this guy is. Aside from Johnny and Letterman back in the day. I can honestly say that Conan was the only other late night host i really watched. Even his goodbye speech on his last Show from NBC. That dialogue clearly showed he was a better man than the whole network. BRAVO! Conan
@SGTBizarro
@SGTBizarro 5 ай бұрын
16:06 I absolutely love that he put Jay Leno on blast here.
@arifulislamleeton
@arifulislamleeton 5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@streetfightsguild7480
@streetfightsguild7480 3 ай бұрын
People who hate attending these events will definitely come just to see conan.
@sirdamned9272
@sirdamned9272 4 жыл бұрын
Everything Conan touches turns to gold.
@MascarasMil
@MascarasMil 5 жыл бұрын
It’s 1 am, I have a trial in the morning, and I’m watching this? Great job Conan and Dartmouth. I visited this summer with my daughter. What a privilege it will be to one day hear a commencement like this in person.
@chrishamilton4999
@chrishamilton4999 5 жыл бұрын
this brilliant man deserved that standing ovation.
@chicagozephyr2399
@chicagozephyr2399 5 жыл бұрын
This was remarkably great...funny, yet very profound near the end. Well done, Conan!
@culwin
@culwin 8 ай бұрын
"It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique. It’s not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your perceived failure can be a catalyst for profound re-invention." - so true. Never be so afraid of change and/or failure that you're frozen and unable to find opportunity.
@jonathonjay5486
@jonathonjay5486 Жыл бұрын
Been listening to his podcast and today I came across this. This guy really is a great one, and just joyful and fun and so intelligent.
@vertisgal
@vertisgal 9 жыл бұрын
So lucky to come across this!
@jimmya4238
@jimmya4238 4 жыл бұрын
Wish I've watched this in 2011 the same year I graduated. Would've made so many things clear for me this time that I'm lost of what I really wanted to do in life. Thank you Conan
@Sharkfin_AoE
@Sharkfin_AoE 8 ай бұрын
I have watched this video at least 30 times, and I love it every time.
@mariam-oy1iy
@mariam-oy1iy 4 жыл бұрын
I'm starting college next week and this really inspired me, love this guy
@r56mini
@r56mini 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't know he was a Harvard graduate. I enjoyed the whole speech. At age 46 I am settled where I will probably finish my career as a lab tech. I had bigger ambiguous dreams when I was in college. But when you don't have the conviction or the willingness to sacrifice a few years of your life, the reality will hit you hard when you graduate from the college. Being in school and studying your butt off is the easiest thing one can do in life. It will pay off when you graduate. Immediate gratification is the worst enemy...
@johnlime1469
@johnlime1469 4 жыл бұрын
"It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique. It's not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound re-invention."
@maplesf1884
@maplesf1884 4 жыл бұрын
I don't remember how many times I have watched this and whether commented already... just to mark here it's October 10th, 2019, and I'll come back for this for ever....
@arizonarobbins7316
@arizonarobbins7316 Жыл бұрын
When Conan said your dreams will change as you aged - I felt that. Great speech!
@SalTarvitz
@SalTarvitz 6 жыл бұрын
Extremely intelligent.
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