David Sedaris Gives the 2023 Class Day Address to Columbia’s School of the Arts

Comedian and writer David Sedaris gives the class day address to Columbia’s School of the Arts on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
More Information about Commencement 2023: commencement.columbia.edu/

[@bingonamo7520]

I like how he's humble and down to earth and had all of those random, menial jobs for so many years.

[@williamdelp6031]

Brilliant address, perfectly delivered, by an unusually brilliant Superstar! Bravo! Thank you VERY much!

[@lavonX1]

Love David Sedaris... ❤❤❤

[@FionGunn]

What a wonderfully gracious and encouraging talk - it should go viral!

[@Shakespearept]

That's how you write an inspiring speech. Matter of fact instead of inspiring sounding fluff. And finding enjoyment in the silliness of where life can take us and showing we can learn from the tough things.

[@susiearioli2042]

Lovely. And the tambourines...tear inducing sweetness

[@jvphelan1]

Just great. Such a treat.

[@dorisw2507]

Wow, this would be so amazing. I had a full on panic attack when I met David Sedaris at a book signing, he is so cool.

[@brendasorrels5081]

So awesome!!!

[@Fleswick]

Classic, DS at his best, love it.

[@catherinebrown9119]

Loved this! BFA and a masters from SUNY Binghamton. Yep

[@mairrunge9858]

Awesome

[@mairrunge9858]

R U "liking" c'cuz u know David hates the word "awesome"? My sense of humor 🤣

[@nikkiwarren1670]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Argonaut121]

Nice dig at George Brown College here in Toronto. It's not actually a bad school.

[@sarawoods1450]

I’ve heard better …and from him as well

[@srothbardt]

Ironic post modernism. How’s that for an intellectual, college comment? Maybe he works cheap?

[@susiesuh1418]

He’s speech is for Columbia graduates. I guarantee you none of them majored in Art. Their parents would have absolutely forbidden it.

[@darkale658]

Did you read the title of the youtube video? Columbia School of the.......

[@MD-md4th]

What do Columbia students major in?

[@user-x7dc2pq7n]

Read more books lol

[@juliea4857]

Huh? "He's speech...?"

[@ohdang8515]

"He's speech" was to the graduates of the art school. It says so in the title. Your attempt to be smug fell so flat. How embarrassing for you.