Hannah Gadsby Full Graduation Address - 14 August 2021 | University of Tasmania

[@shaybrown7355]

This woman is a genius. She’s so highly intelligent and creative and she uses those two superpowers in tandem to create genius inspirational works, such as this speech

[@mariannevanderwel4022]

😊

[@alexikaye]

Agree 🙂

[@saltybrackishfresh]

The Dunning Kruger effect. You may suffer from it

[@tracyfortune3297]

@@saltybrackishfresh 178 to 1. Maybe it's you.🤔

[@Jaliyajuji]

"Only a question has the capacity to be flexible enough to be wisdom. Statements are oblivious to the nuance of you." Gobsmacked with gratitude for Hannah! 💓

[@andromeda156]

Yes, cause the answer is curated for you, by yourself :)

[@gangoolie68]

That is THE most inspiring speech i have ever heard. As a person who is healing from lifetime of trauma, I relate to Hanna’s desire to be kind. I have often had my trauma spill out at the worst moments and I have struggled with my therapist on how to deal with so much. But by asking myself who I want to be… prompts thinking that allows me to consider all options in the moment. Takes me away from where I am now, and affords me the ability to consider being kind to myself. Bloody hell!!! This is life changing. I’m 52, had 5 intensive years of therapy and have made good and steady progress, but I think Hannah might have just given me the most useful tool I could ever have hoped for. If you ever read this Hannah, THANK YOU. thanks you soooooo very much. Yes, alive people can write good too. 😂🥰😂🥰

[@steinwaygoat]

The moment my tears began to flow was when you said, “I want to be kind.”

[@patrickobrien8851]

Hannah's voice is one that we need to hear, and what she says is both deeply meaningful, and tolerant - or kind, as she might put it - at the same time. My wife just finished reading Nanette, and we have been close watchers of Hannah Gadsby for a number of years now. Long may she hold the stage!

[@ElectraBlack39L]

So glad Hannah is a doctor. Now she can give more lectures and no one can complain.

[@candacechapman4689]

Such a powerful and thought provoking speech. This actually brought tears to my eyes (happy emotional tears). As a parent of autistic children, I love to hear autistic adults voices. You're inspirational 🙌

[@gabrielle8965]

Blew me away…..I’m 56…20 years ago I said to my partner as we were having that ‘ on my gravestone I want written convo…….’ ……..She was kind…. The roller coaster ride of Nanette took me to the edge…and then gently brought me back……..this speech is inspiring and normalising(subjectively speaking), and as powerful as Minchins. ”10 life lessons’(word porn). In fact more so, with dignity and humanity, Hannah forges the path for one way… inclusivism (did I just make up that word?) yet ‘inclusivity’ doesn’t seem to cut it

[@1969Kismet]

Her book "Ten Steps to Nanette" is a masterpiece of thought provoking stories all leading to her dramatic show "Nanette". Who she is, how she came to write "Nanette" and how it sits in Australia and particularly Tasmania's story is all woven through the astonishing way she sees, feels, hears and breathes. An absolutely compelling read.

[@garrywallace1007]

I wish I heard this when I was 17- not 57! Trauma has shaped and destroyed me over and over, healing has come late and I carry so much pain and regret. I just try to make everyone I meet feel like they are in a bubble of happiness, and it is working wonders! .

[@PhoenixFeathers]

“I wasn’t ready to be a fully functioning member of society” I recognize this in my own life’s story. The greatest growth as a human is often done very far away from university lecture halls.

[@staceyrose5348]

Hannah is a wonderful beautiful human being whom should be invited to speak at every university. In this world of hate, ignorance, and hypocrisy Hannah provides clarity from experience and bravely challenges you to be kind and compassionate to all. Who do you want to be? Thank you Hannah!

[@faylehmann]

Hannah - this is ALL I would have wanted to say growing up as a gay woman in Tasmania with the same colonial legacy. You are amazing. I have only ever fantasied about having my voice in such a way as this! I cannot commend and thank you enough!

[@helenwilfehrt4667]

Hannah, thank you for sharing your voice and your story with us. University of Tasmania, thank you for bringing her in.

[@CrazyMaryJo]

Hannah has learned so much. Unique voice. Brave. “Be kind. When in doubt, double down.” ~ Tim Minchin

[@Weirdkauz]

I came here from the ted talk, that had grabbed me, and hugged me in a very new way. And now I feel the strength to go get up and work on my book. And maybe on my traumata as well.

[@Raphael_NYC]

In my 72 years on this planet, I have heard many speeches, but never one as brilliant, powerful, and moving as this one. Thank you U. of Tasmania and Hannah Gadsby from the bottom of my heart. Raphael nyc

[@michellegalli3906]

With tears in my eyes I celebrate the joy of your message. Your truth inspires me to work harder to be who I need to be. Thank you for your honesty and courage.

[@jurategrigonis3789]

"True leaders stand FOR people. They don't stand against SOME people." Exactly!

[@danmunoz4348]

Lmao. She only stands for SOME people.

[@nd8246]

@@danmunoz4348 who are the people she doesn't stand with?

[@mr.sunnyg5510]

@@nd8246 she seems to have a thing for making "jokes" about men and their "arrogance, toxicity (lol really?), misogyny"... just the usual mate haha, sounds passive aggressive to me and hateful.

[@mr.sunnyg5510]

@@nd8246 I have sisters and a mother and they love to crack jokes, i see she is a voice for the lgbtq community but not for women like the one's in my family... stuff she talks about would make my sisters and mother just shake their head's and laugh at the "crap" as they would call it... howabout just stand for you and your family mate, don't worry for randoms.

[@godfreypigott]

@@mr.sunnyg5510 She makes it clear in her jokes which men she is talking about. She NEVER talks about men in general in that way.

[@krpurple2678]

I was just watching a video of Hannah being interviewed on a Scandinavian talk show and it was brilliant!

[@deadSharkbate]

I love Hannah Gadsby so much. She is a treasure we do not deserve.

[@heideleskun1163]

I just found this and shared it to my daughter, who happens to be graduating Saturday from College. Well said, well done. Thank you.

[@jacdavis9]

I really like who you have chosen to be. Kindness is searching for new homes everywhere, and yours is perfect.

[@britablgen5640]

Thank you, Hannah. For speaking this, for being, for persevering. You are an inspiration. Words fail me in describing how much you inspire me.

[@sundaraschnoodle]

Hannah, you are such a powerful speaker. I appreciate your honesty and wisdom. I hope to hear much more from you. Anxiety is my constant companion also, even after years of therapy. As you say, we all have our own story. Shout out loud!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@amywilliams6423]

So powerful! Thank you Hannah Gadsby for being so full kind and for sharing your wisdom to help the world.

[@manusique]

She is so talented. This speech deserves to make history.

[@griceldacarbajal8910]

Who do I want to be? Someone at least half as smart, brave, and kind as Hannah Gadsby.

[@jancsi-vera]

It’s inevitable; when you speak from your heart and shares the most profound aspect of your humanity, then the genius springs forth

[@ellenjampole1905]

What a wonderful, inspiring, thoughtful, & funny commencement address. Good on you, @University of Tasmania for inviting @Hannah Gadsby. I hope the students realize what a gift this was.

[@jiejiegigi4794]

A very powerful and thought provoking talk from Hannah. I don't even know her but have pride when hearing her speak in such a way that can inspire young people and set their minds to contemplation of what the can be.

[@davidmccormack2680]

I hang on to each word you say. Thank you for provoking change but also to bring personal internal conflicts to a state of acquiescence and leaving wriggle room to consider an alternative peace.

[@samanthariley7988]

Thank you. Such a beautiful and powerful speech. My partner is also autistic and she struggles with anxiety and traumas. I just played this for her and I hope she draws some strength from it.

[@danellegerber2177]

Hannah - what a beautiful speech. Thank you for persevering. What an amazing human being you are.

[@lizziebkennedy7505]

"Alive people can write real good, you know."

[@jaywulf]

Gadsby is a bloody inspiration. It is said comedians are modern Philosophers. The more I hear Gadsby talk, the more impressed. I am happy to be her contemporary.

[@ganbaroteam6547]

Humble thanks for being someone who speaks. Even when it’s hard, it is heard.

[@SaskiyaSass]

Hannah, You give me the strength to keep going. As an autistic queer woman you inspire me. I also love tea.

[@wimkok8246]

I almost shed tears. Beautiful. Meaningful. Truthful. Thank you.

[@maggiecarter2604]

Just reading the comments. No hate here. Just a warm glow of appreciation and love. 😍

[@sophelet]

Thank you, Hannah. This is such a thoughtful speech that I am now going to share it with many friends. I'm in the LGBTIQ+ community, as well as a woman, as well as a Christian (with a great deal of skepticism), as well as a former academic. With all of this, your speech resonated in me in many ways, including the trauma of rejection and the quest to find out who I want to be. In fact, the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting unemployment have forced me to face the question you raise, and for that I am grateful. Thank you, thank you. You are a brave, honest, thoughtful, open, and brilliant woman, and I am grateful for you.

[@bodacioushealer]

Oh Hannah! 🌷🌻🌼🌺🌹🌸 I love you so much! Thank you for saying what needs to be said. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤

[@kathleenarchambeau7592]

Magnificent. Even from across the pond in America.

[@MrsBasia99]

WOW. Thank you, Hannah. Thank you for saying what needs to be said, and saying it SO WELL.

[@richardmansbridge9000]

No one fails on their own.

[@SamanthaYJames]

I can tell Hanah puts a lot of thought and work into there craft, I luv the outcome, funny, insightful, s different view point. #hanahgatsby

[@michaelhorak2734]

What a brilliant buffet of spot-on social criticism complemented with inspiration and wisdom!

[@janinefelton7799]

How wonderful! True authenticity and beautiful neuro-diversity expressed in love and kindness. Thank you Hannah for being YOU.

[@goodday1475]

What an intelligent and inspirational woman.

[@andresrojas7924]

Is that sarcasm?

[@garrywallace1007]

@@andresrojas7924 Just be kind...H Gadsby

[@godfreypigott]

@@andresrojas7924 Trumpist are you?

[@whitneyvansant9446]

"Too often those that used the most violent language were given a bigger platform than they deserved. And that's how homophobia was politicized and weaponized in Tasmania. And it was a trick. The trick being the harvesting of hate amongst a depressed, low socioeconomic demographic who were already struggling against intergenerational poverty, welfare dependency and a criminally low literacy level. And instead of making legitimate investments in the northwest what was whipped up was a vulnerable community into a frenzy against a marginalized community within that community, manufacturing as it happened an artificial identity of proud homophobia." wow

[@lizziebkennedy7505]

Indeed. She is completely amazing.

[@jeanhawken4482]

She’s our woman and she is rather fabulous

[@faerydragonanstachesadventures]

Hannah a role model for all

[@cynthiapryma8340]

Well I have never commented on KZbin before, but Hannah Gadsby, well done!

[@ozok17]

may you find a positive reason to comment again. :-)

[@susieforster1712]

Wow- it's people like Hannah Gadsby that make me proud to be from a country no-one in the rest of the world knows or really cares about. Could you, Hannah, possible think about joining Mandy Nolan in what I hope is going to be a stint in federal government?

[@aleanarobins2651]

Thank you Hannah. It is a pleasure living on this wonderful island with such a wonderful soul as you.

[@annalouisepaul]

superb! Thank you for such a moving speech.

[@deekelly952]

Congratulations to Dr Hannah Gadsby! A truly poignant speech.

[@acke688]

Amazing speech. Thank you.

[@josiatokirina1788]

Brilliant lady! Exceptional amazing speech!

[@whazzat8015]

Heartfelt in a way not often done as well

[@wennamacormac781]

This woman is amazing.

[@susanellis6402]

So profoundly stated. A question everyone should ask themselves.

[@ctmitrow]

An honest and de universitified ground speech peppered with wisdom and Kindness.

[@VerityJ692]

Wow! I am floored. 👍👍💖

[@lanimorris8151]

Thank you Hannah. Such a thoughtful, thought provoking, deep address. Inspirational.

[@UniversityOfTasmania]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@63artemisia63]

My favorite Renaissance Woman! Being that she’s THE one and only Renaissance Woman. Where has the RW series gone? I want more … WE want more. If only old Mrs. Weaver, who called us people, had even been slightly similar to Hannah. One class she addressed us as “people” 28 times in 45 minutes. As in, “People, this is a painting by ZzhOhtoh, who painted Hannah Gadsby’s favorite nativity scene … “ Ah, if only Mrs. Weaver had been even a tiny bit like Ms. Gadsby.

[@kimberlypiccirilli3560]

"Nothing in this world is ever static especially not you"

[@MixMargaretDylanJones1]

Wow! So powerful. An inspiration.

[@chrisbmindful9890]

Bravo, brilliant, thank you for sharing yourself with us

[@mariposahierra]

Whoa! Wish she’d spoken at my high school graduation…..

[@anikapaldi7161]

No one fails alone👍🏼

[@UnoNumberOne]

Wonderful sentiments and insightful advice

[@zlaynie]

I'm so proud and crying happily.

[@zlaynie]

FML "you never fail alone"

[@melissahalliday7855]

An oratory of great beauty and severe insight.

[@flysosweetly]

Amazing, amazing words of wisdom! Thank you!!

[@UniversityOfTasmania]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melanief6113]

Couldn't have said it better!

[@mamadayable]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@libbydavis2554]

Thank you, Hannah.

[@fisforfoley]

Hannah you are a role model for us all.

[@GTasOz]

So much in there. Quiet, probing, brilliant oratory. A sickening thud too as we all recognise that Tasmania has not been 'kind' to so many.

[@Zoecat101]

Who’s here from Misha’s tweet

[@karenmaia]

❤️ thank you for posting this! ❤️

[@UniversityOfTasmania]

You're so welcome!

[@daisytwotoes]

Beautiful, brilliant woman.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Wow. That was an incredible speech.

[@vickidavis8927]

brilliant, a gift

[@amym3337]

Proud.

[@NGC-253]

What an amazing person !

[@neilreading3552]

The University of Tasmania, twinned with St Anne's Primary school in Palookaville.

[@soyluismanueltea]

Wow, this is so powerful.

[@ewestner]

Hi, I know where Tasmania is! Love Hannah, she's the best!

[@anonleeleichner3915]

Who do I want to be?....I hope it is not to late to forge a new path and recast my footsteps.

[@sarahpassell226]

All the evidence you could hope for in this appearance that Gatsby is an awesome writer and such a gifted and witty public speaker that she introduces several rhetorical constructs not previously known to the canon of public rhetoric.

[@cindyscott54]

Wow! Well said, Hannah.

[@tasc7214]

Thank you for enlightening the world with your humour, sharp observations and analysis, unique point of view and most of all your kindness. Not to forget your bravery. You are so brave, Hannah and you inspire me. Take very good care of yourself, always!

[@SJmystic]

Brilliant! Only those of us who live outside of the norm seem able to see the the chains creating by norming. We are all more enriched by all who are different. Which actually means everyone. But not everyone has been pressed to find their unique expression in the world -- that which only they can contribute. And many have struggled to express their uniqueness, and the world has been dimmer for it. Let this be the generation who helps turn that around . . .

[@jospangaro6859]

Thanks Hannah. That was funny AND true AND wise.

[@kimusher9339]

Well there you go! WOW 🤩 I knew you would step into your true power girl to help others who have been suppressed to find their true power 😉 Well done 👍🏻🥰

[@Agora346]

Brilliant.

[@WeDontWantYourWar]

The gentlemen on the right look like they are listening respectfully and appreciatively.. The guy on the left looks like Scott Morrison.

[@KittyKatpurr]

Did Hannah just pull the ‘my best friends are that’ noooooooooo