Will Ferrell | USC Commencement Speech 2017

[@nnmartin94]

There was nothing better than getting this guy after a hard week of finals and a tough four years of college... it was a good graduation treat. You can get motivational speeches any time on youtube, but I'm so so glad I was there in person to be entertained and congratulated by this icon!!

[@ZackGeragosian]

nfinitiduck congratulations on your accomplishments!!

[@nnmartin94]

thanks man i appreciate it!

[@sarkaseborova9471]

that is so sweet! well done on everything!! 😊

[@nnmartin94]

I double majored in political science and business.

[@mattguz55]

nfinitiduck aye man that's what my major will be. any advice ? is business a good pairing ?

[@kamrank575]

As a USC grad, I am happy that the school chose one of the funniest guys around for this occasion. He is awesome. Inspiring story.

[@KLUJICS]

Genius use of comedy and humor. He is a master of comedy and is able to share life changing moments. What a great celebrity commencement speech. Love the honorary doctorate and how he would use it to his advantage.

[@psychlos21]

One of the best commencement speeches I have ever heard. Will Ferrell is an amazing human being.

[@Stacy-gt7kc]

the best is kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqmlgn98gcqcbZI///

[@tomorrowtoday4839]

Our daughter graduated this year from USC, so we saw this wonderful commencement address. A great thanks to Will Ferrell, and to USC. Thank you for all that you are doing!

[@unlocked6352]

*Dr. Ferrell

[@TheTribal85]

Can't ask for any better than that. I envy you I love will Ferrell.

[@ancat2521]

Steve Parry I

[@NJA2k8]

Was anybody else staring at how well the mic was staying perfectly hidden inbetween his shirt?

[@dirtroad5637]

I was too mesmerized by his octoganal beret to notice that...

[@thomasyoung7286]

I am now

[@perryjoseph9872]

NJA2k8 word

[@KK-gn8nm]

I was lol

[@dominicsamson1]

I'm already Doomfist 🎶

[@satokage9354]

Loved the speech & this meaningful quote: "Enjoy the process of your search without succumbing to the pressure of the results."

[@allesasmart]

Thank you, Will Ferrell. This 52-year-old recent Masters grad has heard your message and will continue to throw the darts until I get through the fear and complete my Juris degree... great voice by the way!

[@cutthroat795]

Only a guy like Will Ferrell can make a 25 min commencement speech so entertaining.

[@drizzyfest6285]

I think it was awful and disgusting to tell people to get in his van and perform surgery on them.

[@corndog984]

There will never be another Will Ferrell. Protect this man at all costs

[@CrazyMonkeyProd]

The voice of an angel! A mix between Jesus and Fergie...

[@petelauman4551]

Matt Turner This is going to sound weird but...im pretty sure he I saw him take the shape of a unicorn

[@troymontero9794]

крест Лапотников it's a quote from step brothers numb skull

[@aileraguilar3976]

Matt Turner w

[@jacksanchez8022]

the songbird of a generation

[@MonkeypodFPV]

Matt Turner 😂

[@americanbiker7568]

My best friend was living at the Delta Tau Delta House when Will was there and when I would stop by in my patrol car (I was a Deputy for LA County) Will would always come out say hilarious stuff like “if i had drugs in my room you would have to have a warrant to search for them right?”. I went to a volleyball event at the fraternity and everyone was looking up at one of the balconies and Will was stark naked cheering on one of the teams. Long before he was famous my friend Rick was telling me stories about the hilarious stuff this guy would pull off. Years later I ran into him at Paramount Pictures where I was a threat assessment investigator, and he remembered me and we spoke at length. Truly a kind man and a rare talent.

[@SithScorp]

He has the voice of an angel.

[@jamescowan1313]

A mix between Fergie and Jesus.

[@natelber]

He's been called the songbird of his generation.

[@4sh024]

its so beautiful. i cant even look at him right now :-(....

[@cianwalsh7063]

SithScorp Is that a step brothers reference?

[@DragoonRyRs]

for a second there..he actually took on the form of a unicorn for a second

[@erikasnow2104]

awesome and inspirational!!!! What a honor for him to return to his alma mater to give such a personal account of his journey after college!!! these students will always remember this moment!!!

[@pauljnolan1000]

1) He's funny. 2) He gave a damn good speech.

[@granvillewalkerjr.8394]

I stumbled across this video by accident. Not paying attention to the auto select feature and then hearing the university president announce Dr. Will Ferrell led to me make the decision "I can always click away to something else if I don't like it". But the artful way he wove comedy, hard-earned wisdom gained from some of his hard luck moments, and encouraging remarks gave me an appreciation for Will Ferrell the person that I never had for his Saturday Night Live persona. You never know who, what, when or where you'll find that special "something" or "someone" that will help you along the way to the next big step in your journey. For some of us, this video could fulfill that wonderful purpose.

[@godsuuill1]

What ever you feel about him, He IS ...SUCCESSFUL! I bet someone in that graduating class was inspired and no one in that class will forget! Let this MASTER ENTERTAINER do what he does best in the City of Dreams!

[@chewdustfreeze]

this man is a genius in his own way. props to you Will

[@KemptonLam]

10:35 Fascinating story! Love Will! 17:10 "What if I never tried at all?!" 22:50 "Enjoy the process of your search without succumbing to the pressure of the result. Trust your gut. Keep throwing darts at the dartboard. Don't listen to the critics and you will figure it out."

[@alexaroderick5896]

I've never heard such a long sleeve that never once lost extreme humor. LOVE IT!!!!!!! SO LONG!!! WOW!!!

[@Truly1Tom]

Will was laying it down! He was getting to what matters more than any amount of knowledge or skill in any field of human endeavor. Emotional intelligence- empathy and compassion for other people! 85% of any gig is people skills! To all current students and USC alumni be the best version of you that you can and enjoy the journey! I salute you all!

[@castlehillagent3232]

He's a comedic genius. Well he's always made me laugh anyway. I love the way he's never afraid to completely "commit" to his roles...

[@RDSports5]

Agreed. Interestingly enough, one of my favorite of his roles is one of his serious ones when he did Stranger Than Fiction. Really creative movie

[@scottcoachlife5443]

"Enjoy the process of your search w/o succumbing to the pressure of the result."

[@ashleypg1708]

"You will never not be afraid." ❤

[@nicklastname2549]

Will you did an awesome speech and showed us you never gave up, kept at it until you made it, and then some. Hope all the grads can be as motivated and do great things in their lives.

[@westerling8436]

Ok bot

[@mightyaaru8970]

@@westerling8436wat how dat a bot

[@trevordallas]

Stunningly brilliant, humble and hilarious.

[@bellemitchellwood7893]

OMG!!!! My FAVORITE commencement speech EVER! What a gift Will Ferrell is to all of us! I haven't laughed this hard at a speech in a LONG time! LOVE him so much!!!

[@alexaconrad4244]

castroy64 You seem upset. Misery needs company.

[@alexaconrad4244]

castroy64 LOL I knew you were a trump turd! Hey, you tired of winning yet? Did you graduate from Trump University? How is that healthcare plan going for you? 🤣 I love it. I got some tears for you here, bud! Laughing away!!

[@alexaconrad4244]

castroy64 I never said anything about Hilary. You and Trump seem to be still stuck on that one. I love how your Carrot Cake Commander has nothing better to do than tweet about all people he dislikes. He can't run a successful business let alone this country. I don't mind him wasting his weekends golfing instead of actually trying to pass bills.

[@discostoo]

Check out Conan O'Brien's speech from a few years ago too, it's excellent.

[@PotatoeChipz]

disco you fucker. I tried to wipe the hair off my screen!

[@okapmeinkap7311]

omg for 30y I couldn't "connect" with this song but it took Will Farrell - of all people Will Farrell - at an SC commencement to finally hit me! It takes a context, I suppose, and works even 3 decades later. I now truly appreciate the depth, the strength and gravity of this immensely beautiful, immensely powerful love song.

[@dustinharrison3491]

I love the part where he talks about his wife and kids being his true success

[@이사람-z3w]

what else to say? This Dr.anchorman is simply a legend. The only Doctor who never fails to make me laugh when he cracks jokes

[@duo1314]

So lucky that one of my favorite comedian came to my commencement address

[@user-rr2tj1gt4i]

I'm just graduating from college and I have no idea what I'm supposed to do with my life and I'm also moving back with my parents so it is good to hear that a legend like Will Ferrell was clueless as well and moved back in with his mother.

[@pauljacoby5690]

This is a wonderful commencement address that everyone can enjoy.

[@RobertLow18]

What an utterly fantastic public speaker and amazing human being he is!

[@angelicaxrs]

A million times better than when Bill Nye spoke at my commencement. this speech had encouraging and wise words for all disciplines. thank you will ferrell

[@ednarus9276]

I was initially skeptical, but am pleasantly surprised by his speech. I give him much credit for speaking with sincerity and giving good advice about the journey to and the meaning of "success'. Not what I'd imagined he'd say...but I wholeheartedly relate to and agree with his address. Keep throwing darts, Mr Ferrell.....I mean, DOCTOR Ferrell ! ...wink....

[@jacquelinesternberg8461]

So inspirational, I laughed my ass off! Congrats, DR. Farrell!

[@AnonymousAnonymous16309]

No worries! Dr. Ferrell can reattach that in his "surgical center".

[@kapwapoedolomitetalabritne8841]

Dr Chad Smith

[@matthewm.4603]

His kids are growing up with a legend for a dad. Imagine your friends quoting movies your dad starred in. Crazy.

[@SassySilverSisters]

Will Ferrell is wonderful !!!

[@CrystalKinchen7]

Imagine him as a Dad and Husband. Hilarious! Just naturally witty!

[@jodeytailor7462]

Oh shut up you stupid bitch

[@even200x]

By far the greatest commencement speech ever.

[@rjpearsonIV]

USC grads. Especially the class of 2017. Will Ferrell is right. It is also a general principle that applies to all young people finding their way. Take his advice. Fight on. Life is a journey. Others have said this before. But I feel it needs to keep being repeated. Especially when you get in those "down days" and nothing seems to work. I was class of '92 Cal Poly SLO. Years of down days. Now the wind has picked up. The sails are full and I am heading to wherever I am heading.

[@quinnthurbide38]

bro who thought will ferrell would be as aspiring as he was. that shit was so encouraging

[@bodeymcconville6160]

I love how people hate on a hilarious guy just because people messed up in school and are jealous

[@raniasidhu557]

Yeah, but can they perform minimal invasion surgery from a windowless van? I think not!

[@lowden7268]

Of the millions of commencement speeches.....99.9 will be forgotten. To this class, you were blessed as this speech will never be forgotten. "I am prepared to do minor surgery"

[@MrUberuaga]

This mans just dropped the hottest commencement speech of the century

[@jonifetterman4898]

If our commencement speech in high school was this entertaining, I may have remembered it!!! Love you did this for the Class of 2017!!

[@iTimestretcher]

That was awesome! Love you Will Ferrell!

[@pichiwilla]

I laughed and I cried. So beautifully entertaining and genuine.

[@westerling8436]

Fake

[@cashben]

To this day, there still hasn’t been a better speech than Will’s. I wish it was longer, I can’t stop laughing and it’s the 11th time I have watched this lol

[@patmoran6446]

This is one of the few times you get a chance to see a few snippets of Will Ferrell totally out of his normal character. The real Will Ferrell.

[@Raina_1125]

Its the fucking Catalina wine mixer but I gotta get me some boats and hoes

[@Jacob-wh8nh]

raina wut

[@Raina_1125]

Jbrewskie guess you've never seen stepbrothers

[@MakeAmericaGreatAgain4547]

raina Fuckin love stepbrothers

[@sammi508]

Best comment ever 😂😂

[@trevordallas]

raina LMAO! Prestige Worldwide!

[@sarehbagherichimeh9750]

My friend woke me up in a panic saying I srsly don't know what I'm doing! in trying to figure out life together the best thing I could say was "lets through lots and lots of darts" - thank you - I keep saying that to my self over and over again and keeps me going!

[@theshift2010]

As a comedian, you are always funny to everyone. As an inspirational leader you inspire. You rock Will Ferrell.😉

[@Stamenu88]

Whenever I'm about to give up or feel doubt, i watch this and im back on track. All the way from South Africa.

[@alsmarantamilano5925]

Congratulations Dr. Ferrell 👏🎓

[@dlo__3929]

Make me proud baby 😘💜

[@Imagine-j5g]

Instant like. Wonderful speech and inspiring speaker. Very unfortunate to see many students lacking excitement and paying constant attention to their phones instead of enjoying this unique moment.

[@wig4usc]

Great job, Will Ferrell!!!✌🏻

[@Oscar-uj3rb]

Julianne Meisen fart

[@bodaciouscowboy]

Dr. Farrell.

[@emmaa2863]

He made graduation day a million times better!!!! Thanks will!! We are now all part of the Trojan family ❤️

[@Silutes_plentas]

He killed it 😂👍 For gods sake. Who wants a boring speech at his graduation, when u can have a true motivating, inspiring and funny one 🤷‍♂️ ...life is serious at many points but one should be grateful for the good moments and enjoy them.

[@ThatDudeLou2023]

I laughed a lot and it was a heartfelt speech as well. How is there 980 dislikes? As a people we need to reach out and find that 1% among us who are just miserable and need help.

[@Zoomookie]

3:15 a faint cowbell can be heard, I respect that person

[@mikonda]

He is my personal hero. I absolutely love this man.

[@sandrabaker3664]

We should all be as lucky to have such a great commencement speaker! Most people never remember their speaker but I can guarantee there kids will never forget! Great job will!!!

[@MrMagicman19]

Honestly, he sings better than most people!

[@Thorhmrs123]

You're the man will ferrel! Thank you

[@Jakehorner1201]

I love when his kids stand up you can hear all the girls in the crowd go awwwwwwwww

[@ExtrEmmxm]

I think the people complaining about the graduation are people who do not want to put the time and effort into getting something like what all these students got. You might think Will Ferrell as a speaker was bad, but who cares about your opinion. You can clearly see all of these successful students being very very happy and full of joy. The only sickening thing here are not the students, nor is Will Ferrell. It is you.

[@JinderAtwal]

SERIOUSLY, havne't even watched the first 1 minute yet, and its the best speech of all time!!

[@ragingfiip]

Will Ferrell's an effing LEGEND!

[@Orcinus1967]

Dr. Ferrell you mean.

[@willsutton3184]

No one is better than Will Ferrell

[@mermaidbarbie6898]

Congrats to all the grads and alumni great job, God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will was so funny!

[@sprayPAINTnotBULLETS]

Watching this speech and reading all these comments hating on college, makes me feel blessed to be in college.

[@RobbieBackpacking]

Dude, he must be the best dad.

[@stressmuffin]

Dr. Farrell 😉 did his wife & handsome princes for sons very proud, & of course, making them laugh their asses off! 😆

[@brookecupkieseiver6028]

Will Farrell is so brilliant! Loved his commencement speech!

[@RobbieBackpacking]

This speech was funny, meaningful and motivational! Wonderful speech Dr. Ferrell!

[@cheggcheggster8947]

what a guy. He nailed that song at the end for being a comedian.

[@sylviasmith7936]

the best graduation present ever 😂😂😂

[@HoneyboyDominguez-dw8if]

Brilliant guy! From the Philippines 🇵🇭 Mabuhay to you and your family Dr. Will Ferrell 👍

[@BerserkerCade77]

I want a movie with him parenting his kids. I feel like that would be hilarious.

[@Orcinus1967]

How prescient of you. Its called Daddy's Home. Or were you being ironic?

[@raniasidhu557]

Don't call me Dad, call me Dr. Ferrell. Priceless.

[@pumpkin9916]

His people skills are off the charts, seriously

[@sandrafortenberry8844]

Laughter is the best medicine. Lighten up ya'll.

[@karenpcumbie]

Success is truly giving more of yourself... Well done.

[@herczeus9341]

I went to the University Of Toronto so this American commencement speech stuff with celebrities always amuses me.

[@reidkd11]

RESPECT, dude has a gift and is grateful to embrace it.

[@rayrude5705]

I wish Will Ferrell did my school's commencement speech

[@djrandomwalker7656]

three years ago I was sitting in the audience, how time flies

[@sheldonmuscumann7830]

Longest KZbin video I've ever watched but loved every minute. Your the man Will thanks for the inspiration

[@theb5389]

How is this the longest video you have ever watched

[@Cathal-io7dz]

❤❤❤ loved every second of that.!I'm going to watch again 😍 ❤️ 💕 thanks Dr Ferell

[@EarlsFamilyVlogs]

Dr. Ferrell, are you able to deliver babies? My wife is due in five months! haha. This speech was amazing!

[@EarlsFamilyVlogs]

Wow, commented a little too soon.. I guess he can! hahah

[@Anne--Marie]

This is more relevant after the nasty editorial about Dr. Jill Biden.

[@jayfire1190]

Here is Will. www.bitchute.com/video/3zypezrMwCf0/

[@SomethingNick]

I expected the comedy but I didn't think I'd end up so inspired, comedians really do embrace the fear like we all should

[@jennifermarshall4780]

Right on! I laughed so many times. Will, we adore you! I loved this speech, I have see so many commencement speeches always too much about serious bs. This was seriously funny! Great singing! Loved it.

[@benkata]

They say, always end on a song. He wrote this speech perfectly!

[@johnrogers4988]

What a great place to attend college. Location Location

[@boogiedownbronx73]

Are you wealthy?

[@boogiedownbronx73]

nah not so much as it used it be

[@justincharley1977]

The Truth thats every city weirdo

[@googleit1131]

john Rogers I've been there. It sucks. The campus is great, but everything around it sucks

[@jjsan4826]

s bright Univerity of South Central.

[@adequatequality]

Man it was so great to see Will Ferrell…I mean Doctor Ferrell at this commencement speech.

[@colinsvail7956]

I just dont understand how people are mad at how Will Ferrel gave a speech to a bunch of students, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, damn if this could happen to me I would be happy, hes funny.

[@Orcinus1967]

It was a great lesson about setting your fears aside, not letting naysayers stand in the way of your dreams, and perseverance. And it was funny, and everybody who was there will remember it for his Whitney Houston rendition, always. Always. Like forever. What is there to dislike. Some people have a sense of humor... If only a sense.

[@ccbalexander]

That guy has so much heart. Love.

[@Nechole777]

This was so great! Culturally relevant, entertaining and inspirational! Way to go Dr. Will Ferrell!!!

[@Jamietheroadrunner]

He is a God. Amazing.

[@Nechole777]

Maybe with a small g

[@raniasidhu557]

All of you have excelled, except for 4 students, and you know who they are. Please stand - - - ok, maybe there were 20 of you.

[@johntatum1951]

Brilliant speech...thanks Dr Will....

[@NarekAvetisyan]

Man, I used to hate Will Farrell, his comedy and his stupid face. And think he would go away after some time and I and the world would eventually forget him. But his persistence and him continuing doing his own thing time and time again all these years, got to me, and broke the hate barrier and now I absolutely adore him and his comedy. And consider him an inspiration now. Love you Will! This was a great speech and I can testify very accurate. So don't listen to the haters, just do your own thing, believe in yourself, have persistence, the will to improve and you will eventually succeed!

[@hugohackenbush1554]

What a funny, intelligent and inspiring speech. Plus, I never knew he could sing so well.