Guy gets on stage, roasts the college for 20 minutes, ends with sincerity, then walks off with a diploma. What a legened
@Plasticjesus5043 жыл бұрын
"There is nothing more liberating than having your worst fear realized." Now that is profound.
@Tubeytime Жыл бұрын
unless you fear going to jail of course
@bruzote6 ай бұрын
@@Tubeytime - Well, it is implied he was limiting "worst fears" to fears of having to decide on a new career or life path due to not getting what you want. Other fears, like getting cancer, are certainly not the point of his reference.
"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
@maxxandubar5035 жыл бұрын
Muhammad Muzammil Shaikh what a great fucking speech
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n5 жыл бұрын
*22:11* Time stamp for this part
@saulgoodman78585 жыл бұрын
Such wisdom
@chinmaykansara23415 жыл бұрын
High iqqssssss.. his parents were great intellectuals i wish i had too. I would be successful
@Candyquil4 жыл бұрын
chinmay kansara yeah that still depends on how you define "success"
@Adlimanoppo5 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
@kpbarbee6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful speech by not only a comedy legend, but a man of great intelligence and humility.
@DaHatBat5 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
@tycarper63305 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.
@jetguy75 жыл бұрын
Legend? Dude what are you smoking?
@AndrewByrnes15 жыл бұрын
The guy who steals jokes without any form of recognition or sense of shame? Probably his meds suppressing his sense of morality.
@BeastReview5 жыл бұрын
I dont know about Comedy Legend, smart likable guy.
@MichaelBarrett19844 жыл бұрын
“So late last night, I began.” Truer words have never been spoken.
@adamrbrown6 жыл бұрын
I love that the Secret Service are cracking up in the background.
@adarshrajbhatt65576 жыл бұрын
Hold on Why was there Secret Service at the event? For George Bush?
@MrMarkus146 жыл бұрын
@@adarshrajbhatt6557 probably
@APTKC20256 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.
@jamesd21286 жыл бұрын
You know someone is good when the stone faced Secret Service can't help laughing :-)
@punchline436 жыл бұрын
@@APTKC2025 It's optional though, and now they have to pay for it, allegedly.
@이름-q9u Жыл 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.
@Charlie-dm5ug6 жыл бұрын
I am 70 years old, and this is the ONLY commencement address I have EVER enjoyed...
@Joe-xo4yg6 жыл бұрын
Lol, yes but how many have you visited Sir?
@cycadaacolyte63496 жыл бұрын
So would that make you one of the "old people who just come to these things"?
@nemo2276 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.
@Anidawehi5 жыл бұрын
Steve Mettler Mr. Rogers had a good one
@Fernandez2185 жыл бұрын
pics or it didn't happen
@IsoSnakeFarm Жыл бұрын
"There are few things in life more liberating than having your worst fear realized" damn, I need to remember that forever...
@ZanderPingu6 жыл бұрын
"...Your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound reinvention.."
@matthewmcwane95695 жыл бұрын
Damb
@vgamepuppy15 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.
@gst0135 жыл бұрын
This whole speech...Conan is just an absolutely brilliant guy.
@JivanPal5 жыл бұрын
@@derspacer2259, same, haha, what are the odds?
@esayascohn70195 жыл бұрын
Jivan Pal 1 in 24 minutes and 33 seconds
@ryanhanley36635 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, the two languages of the world: English English - Conan O'Brien
@allure54224 жыл бұрын
XD
@jameskelvin67204 жыл бұрын
Haha!
@AeroZeppelin-rb4pt4 жыл бұрын
3:59 women smoking in background at the bottom left your welcome
@asishbnair29194 жыл бұрын
Just saw the subtitles.. Lol
@kaixinsoh4 жыл бұрын
Oh, I thought the second language was humour🤣
@jfish0326 жыл бұрын
I think my favourite part of the speech is how hard the president laughed at Conan's jokes.
@leora_in_london6 жыл бұрын
Or the president's bodyguards!
@kasonbonds92572 жыл бұрын
Le I’m mn
@JaydevRaol2 жыл бұрын
@@leora_in_london Yes! I was constantly drawn towards them laughing so hard.
@vic2rvic5 жыл бұрын
"Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen."
@losttribe300111 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.
@noeeon99106 жыл бұрын
how does conviction come from clarity? and how does that lead to originality? makes no sense.
@MOPEDBRAD6 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.
@weishenglau42206 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.
@philipclock5 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.
@peanutlover4094 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
@chickentowel70365 жыл бұрын
I've ran out of Conan remotes and I got here. First minute and I'm already hooked. Awesome speech.
@margaritamtz43715 жыл бұрын
Same🔥🔥🔥
@Jack-gu4fc7 жыл бұрын
21:14 "It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique" - Great fucking quote.
@charliehachem61426 жыл бұрын
Jack0
@sandyhilliard97106 жыл бұрын
Jack qqqqqq
@NilsMcCloud6 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.
@MrJONES9256 жыл бұрын
Not just a quote . A fucking quote
@nemo2276 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.
@garrettgravley Жыл бұрын
"But the point is this: 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." That's very profound.
@symmylynn13 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.
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n5 жыл бұрын
You know a guy is funny when even The Secret Service is laughing in the background
@BDreGaming3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I loved watching them
@patrickeom31789 жыл бұрын
President Kim is having the time of his life
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n5 жыл бұрын
3 Years ago 1K likes and no reply? *This was the reason why i was born, it was for this moment*
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n5 жыл бұрын
to be the first and second reply
@guigongzi29945 жыл бұрын
@@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n I am the third
@dudegenius30825 жыл бұрын
The fourth has arrived.
@waywardmind5 жыл бұрын
I don't know who that is, but Stinky Pete is pretty rad.
@Yuan0287W11 ай бұрын
I rewatched this so many times
@themightychickens13 жыл бұрын
Probably the most beautiful speech I've ever witnessed. Conan, I salute you.
@김동준-t9p6 жыл бұрын
themightychickens barbarian conan
@coht12 Жыл 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.
@barryryan82676 жыл бұрын
Did he even look at any notes? Wow...articulate doesn't even begin to describe what I just heard.
@atj226 жыл бұрын
Barry Ryan there are two teleprompters on either side of the podium, in addition to his notes
@mrsir18726 жыл бұрын
hes a stand up dude. hes had decades of practice being articulate and smooth in comedy clubs on stage.
@josh31125 жыл бұрын
UofRspiders makes sense if this is true, if there isn’t a Teleprompter he’s some kind of genius
@emilbrandwyne57475 жыл бұрын
@@josh3112 cmone dude. Something like this is always prepared. Preparation can bring you far
@josh31125 жыл бұрын
Emil Brandwyne true
@banderson56765 жыл бұрын
Conan is better than Carson, Letterman, Leno, Fallon, and Kimmel combined.
@yangqinzz17235 жыл бұрын
maybe not Letterman
@vicparsons54985 жыл бұрын
and your brainded jed...omg...idiotic moron..
@markmsmeltzer5 жыл бұрын
you're funny
@CJW00565 жыл бұрын
Carson is a legend and Conan himself would probably laugh at being compared to him
@kiefl67185 жыл бұрын
I would take out Letterman, Carson and Leno.
@Toxor19866 жыл бұрын
Wow, Conan never fails to amaze me. What a speech. Barely looking at notes. Fantastic!
@punchline436 жыл бұрын
I officially like this comment, but I'm not gonna be the guy to mess up 69 ; )
@WisamSafi19786 жыл бұрын
I think there are two TelePrompter
@MrFlyingPanda6 жыл бұрын
@@WisamSafi1978 they re light reflectors for the camera.
@RafiTanzim6 жыл бұрын
Nah those two are teleprompters : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIWnZn2sZpdoqdE
@chickentowel70365 жыл бұрын
He wrote it last night so it's probably still fresh in his memory. lol
@jceradnac1894 Жыл 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.
@davian91113 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!
@katieh81862 жыл бұрын
He is a truly special and important man.
@astos1244 Жыл бұрын
"your path at 22 is not necessarily the same path when you are 32" spot on
@Jaketthomas6 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.
@Focusfin1006 жыл бұрын
Some people just want the world to burn.
@machination21665 жыл бұрын
Some people probably don't like it because they think he was making *too many* jokes.
@bobbisue3135 жыл бұрын
I was probably Jay Leno. Pissed he didn't get invited to speak.
@jgw54915 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!!!"
@keirajohnson77452 жыл бұрын
Now it has none
@alex53086 жыл бұрын
20 min of jokes and 1 min of rly rly deep intense introspective seriousness
@wangnicey49946 жыл бұрын
The perfect balance
@nightvisiongoggles6 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.
@mannyechaluce38145 жыл бұрын
There are seriousness in those jokes,,, "Deal with it"
@BreannaMae5 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.
@sanzoparty10666 жыл бұрын
One of the very best commencement speeches I have ever heard.
@Deyone_Jackson5 жыл бұрын
Why is there an English caption named "English (auto generated)" and "English - Conan O'Brien" 😂😂
@poofint5 жыл бұрын
Deyone Jackson I was just about to say that lol
@fabhi5 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@norbertoorcullo95725 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
@pogituna8 ай бұрын
conan has his own version of the english language 😂😂😂
@Edward-ko9pn6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible speech. Funny but also serious at times. Conan is brilliant at what he does.
@kemalgurses36145 жыл бұрын
Edward hg
@arifulislamleeton Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@GannaLavrova3 жыл бұрын
being unemployed and having no idea which path to go this speech is what I need right now
@threesonsrestorations40432 жыл бұрын
Panera Bread is still hiring
@andreastengilema64925 ай бұрын
How did it end up? :)
@jimbojones09111 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
@caldridgedukes5 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!!!!!
@Robotomy1014 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)
@cadequillion52764 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.
@mensrea12514 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.
@sufimuslimlion41143 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 😐😑😶😲
@Jeffko78 Жыл бұрын
"It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique." Powerful and true!
@carsongarfield65248 жыл бұрын
Stinky Pete is cheesin' so hard
@willvr45 жыл бұрын
I was kinda annoyed that I didn't get to hear Stinky Pete talk. He seemed like a cool dude!
@stevethea52505 жыл бұрын
@@willvr4 why do Mary cans wear scarves backwards?
@sleepysheebs Жыл бұрын
After 12 years, watched this again. Still golden.
@JohnNoirSmith5 жыл бұрын
"I did it to make a point: I'm not bright, and I have a lot of free time" had me dying
@Devillionaire Жыл 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.)
@TheOrangeneck13 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....
@kristobalquintero30566 жыл бұрын
TheOrangeneck 9:27
@liamryan72395 жыл бұрын
It’s called appreciating jokes even if they are directed towards you
@haotianxie66844 жыл бұрын
I went to Columbia and it was still funny as hell😂
@connersmith30122 жыл бұрын
@@haotianxie6684 likewise from Cornell
@iTiM504 жыл бұрын
Conan is a comedic genius! Every line is carefully crafted to mix humor, sincerity and lightheartedness !
@JosephSchumaker11 ай бұрын
❤
@9f81rsd006 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure Dartmouth knew what it was getting when they invited Conan. XD
@Ic3h0rnEt14 Жыл бұрын
Some genuinely inspiring quotes that were a huge relief to hear: 19:37 21:14 21:27 22:18
@supadopemex92455 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.
@johnnyoliveira9143 ай бұрын
As much as I love Conan, like we all do, this might be the most impressive thing I've ever seen him do. He's always been a brilliant writer, but after this address, this puts him in a whole new level.
@wordcoffee101 Жыл бұрын
17:33 "Disappointment stings and for driven successful people like yourselfs it is disorienting. 19:36 "There are few things more liberating in this life than having your worst fear realized" 20:11 "One's dream is constantly evolving rising and falling changing course" 21:14 "It is our failure to become our percieved ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique" ... "your percieved failure can become a catalyst for profound reinvention." 22:18 "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." 23:26 "Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen."
@kettyspikes2 жыл бұрын
I got chills at 21:25, what a beautifully articulate man, a comedic genius
@catmanpc91666 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!
@bradnbuttr5 жыл бұрын
They lived
@papillonvu4 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!!
@streetfightsguild7480 Жыл бұрын
People who hate attending these events will definitely come just to see conan.
@TGiz5 жыл бұрын
Thank you KZbin algorithm. Awesome recommend. Would never have searched this great speech.
@jwh2f5 жыл бұрын
Seriously. Wondering what caused it to pop up...
@TheAefril6 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" ]
@AG-ld6rv12 күн бұрын
I wouldn't expect anything less from a Harvard graduate who has working using his people's skills his entire career. Beautiful comedy and advice.
@SeddincY Жыл бұрын
"It is our failure, to become our perceived ideal, that ultimately defines us, and makes us unique." "There is nothing more liberating than having your worst fear realized." "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." - This just proves that Conan is really a smart , genius, kind person who chose, knows, and loves to act like a fool for a career and to make people happy.
@norajoseph21122 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
@herbertwells87576 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!
@commonsense57111 ай бұрын
What an absolutely spectacular speech.
@johnhereth26922 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 Жыл бұрын
What is a "grip"?
@AditiTanwar20 Жыл бұрын
"Work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen"
@weichoongoh32416 жыл бұрын
"Way back in the 1940s there was a very, very funny man named Jack Benny. He was a giant star, easily one of the greatest comedians of his generation. And a much younger man named Johnny Carson wanted very much to be Jack Benny. In some ways he was, but in many ways he wasn't. He emulated Jack Benny, but his own quirks and mannerisms, along with a changing medium, pulled him in a different direction. And yet his failure to completely become his hero made him the funniest person of his generation. David Letterman wanted to be Johnny Carson, and was not, and as a result my generation of comedians wanted to be David Letterman. And none of us are. My peers and I have all missed that mark in a thousand different ways. But the point is this: 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."
@jonnysupreme5 жыл бұрын
Yes well done... that's what he said you clever clever person 👍👍
@RMichaelHimself5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for quoting it. Good quotes from mr O’Brien.
@guyfromoc91074 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing quote, and nearly brought me to tears when I first heard it. His speech was funny, beautiful, and honest.
@johnlime14694 жыл бұрын
@@guyfromoc9107 Yea. "It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique" is probably one of the most profound things that I have ever heard.
@J_Lauds2 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.
@zhulia5 жыл бұрын
Conan's sincere shared advice to us: "Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen."
@guillermoluna14084 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.
@SurvivalAussie5 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.
@mattg62626 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.
@nostpoonk2 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant commencement speech. I’ve watched it several times and never fail to marvel at his talent.
@SGTBizarro Жыл бұрын
16:06 I absolutely love that he put Jay Leno on blast here.
@arifulislamleeton Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@RightCenterBack32113 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.
@whaddup54172 жыл бұрын
Graduated in 2021 after a harrowing college experience. I hope he knows what an inspiration this speech was. Thanks Conan.
@r56mini5 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...
@ccelvina6 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 🙏
@spencergraham-thille98964 жыл бұрын
"It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique." That's deep.
@cahlendavidson2921 Жыл 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
@briancrawford78862 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.
@blosilkent15 жыл бұрын
Should be mandatory viewing for parents and children alike. Powerful advice, sage from experience, and absolutely brilliant comedy.
@Fr0gSplashh13 жыл бұрын
I'm an unemployed MBA graduate. The end of his speech was both hard to listen to and inspiring. Here's to hoping I come back stronger from my disappointment. The rest was hilarious ! Conan's awesome.
@chrisbok12483 жыл бұрын
Where are you now? Would you mind sharing
@NFS305 Жыл бұрын
You got this! Hope you’re doing well.
@NFS305 Жыл бұрын
White collar prison?
@loverofthewordofgod4156 Жыл бұрын
So genuine and heartfelt. Good advice. I wished i knew more about the projects he talked about.
@MascarasMil6 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.
@homerarty81962 жыл бұрын
What a great speaker. Funny, intelligent, self-deprecating, humble person. I wish he spoke at my doctoral commencement.
@jeremiark76543 жыл бұрын
"Your path at 22 will not necessarily be your path at 32 or 42, one's dream constantly evolving, rising and falling, changing course." Mr Conan
@maplesf18845 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....
@AppleJackDarkSpeed8 ай бұрын
The only disappointing thing about this video is I know I'm not gonna get a commencement as meaningful as the one I've internalized from this video.
@rae73855 жыл бұрын
I've watched this about 10 times now, love Conan he is such an inspiration man.
@sharonsolana Жыл бұрын
I want to go to Dartmouth.
@b3nisrael5 жыл бұрын
What a legend he is. First time I hear him open up and it made me cry!!!
@jonsmith93796 жыл бұрын
I've watched Conan for 20 years and he's the real deal..very funny and original..
@johnlime14695 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."
@THKtheGreat10 жыл бұрын
Wow.. It was so hilarious and so awesome speech.
@culwin 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." - so true. Never be so afraid of change and/or failure that you're frozen and unable to find opportunity.
@sirdamned92725 жыл бұрын
Everything Conan touches turns to gold.
@fluffytrendztoday11 ай бұрын
20 years old
@DavidJones-wz2wg5 жыл бұрын
As a Dartmouth grad of (gasp) 41 years ago, I can say there is more truth in this than most anything I heard as an undergrad or since.
@synchr0nic05 жыл бұрын
Cool as always. I am just overwhelmed with wonder of how 576 people gave this a thumbs down.
@stevenspiel5 жыл бұрын
"There are few things more liberating in this life than having your worst fear realized" 19:35
@simply-tom9 ай бұрын
Wow who knew Conan can be such a great speaker! He’s a smart guy and definitely have more talent than any talk show hosts ever.
@myp1600 Жыл бұрын
Work hard .Be kind. And amazing things will happen.
@Sharkfin_AoE Жыл бұрын
I have watched this video at least 30 times, and I love it every time.