Lisa Kudrow Commencement Address 2010

Lisa Kudrow '85 delivers an address to the graduating class of 2010 at Vassar's 146th commencement on May 23rd.

[@ThugMuffinification]

Not only is she funny, clever, quirky, she's a strong and smart woman who has and will contribute a lot. I'm really glad she got fired from Fraiser. No one else could have been Phoebe, that part was waiting for her to arrive. And boy, did she.

[@sorinshady]

how lucky are they to have seen Lisa Kudrow in person

[@tessagracekennedy]

It's not sad, and Phoebes not dumb at all, she's sweet and hilarious, and I think its wonderful that someone with so much intelligence as Lisa Kudrow also has so much talent, and stepped out of her comfort zone to be part of something as amazing as friends. (:

[@EvilPrawns]

I've seen this clip close to 10 times, and it never ceases to inspire me. Whenever I feel school is too much or I've vhosen the wrong path, I watch Lisa and my faith is restored.

[@izzatie83]

god i admire her so much

[@suddenlystupid]

I would like to say something about Lisa and her Father. Her was a doctor and specialized in what is called "cluster headaches", which are horrible. I know this because my brother has them and he went to Lisa's father and he helped him where no other doctor ever did. And know this Lisa's Father also had these headaches. I thank you Lisa and your father for the help given my brother.

[@nyrocker9]

ive been depressed for a little while, im prob gonna be depressed after i watch this. but for the 26:32 minutes this was on i was on top of the world. i love lisa kudrow

[@thomasbryant3315]

Lisa kept it simple so that kids could listen, not miss anything and think about their own lives at the same time. I bet that's what she intended. If I'm wrong I'll bet Lisa would hesitate for exactly the right amount of time and reply "That's right" with her special smile. Love her.

[@ttinapaz]

"Let me reassured you, its not supposed to be easy but it doesnt have to be tortured. You are supposed to have moments of uncertainty about which path to take, because the tweeenies are full of crossroads!" What a great and real phrase!

[@vaishnavisamvedi5232]

She's not jst funny she's not just an outstanding actress but an amazing person who has her own story to tell..and it's so bloody inspiring to get to know the story and the struggle she had to go through it's..damn inspiring and it needs courage to stick to ur belief..always ...she's really great..!love her ♥️♥️♥️

[@ebookwalter3]

This was my commencement! Hooray Vassar 2010!

[@flint0131]

The way she talks. So Phoebe. Aw, I miss Friends. :(

[@XOxm1axOX]

"thank god I got fired" lol. Truly inspirational listening to her. Loved it

[@HoryWan]

This speech really helped me get over some hard times. Thank you Lisa!

[@queenbrunette9216]

I love her. She's one of the most underrated actresses. She's amazing.

[@zhifangwu695]

Lisa Kudrow's performance in The Friends is a great fun. She also is a very beautiful woman. Love her

[@Pdjohnners]

Now that's a speech! Funny and charming

[@ritarabaa8338]

awesome speech. Lisa is beautiful inside and out

[@AlmostFound]

it almost made me cry! shes so awesome. i love this. everything does happen for a reason!

[@Laydeezmancris]

i was expecting to hear "hi, i'm regina phalange" haha

[@suddenlystupid]

Lisa has more talent than any of the others on Friend's. I love the one where she beat the heck out of a smoke alarm. I laughed myself silly.

[@kassidypayne8176]

All I can say is inspiring. For a wanna be actress my self. This really helped me!! Lisa's amazing!

[@BetteDavis19]

this may be the best most inspirational thing ive ever seen truly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hyelin25]

It's so refreshing to know that Lisa is sometimes nervous/awkward (as she was during this commencement speech) just like the rest of us. What a great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@bc6798]

What a legend!

[@f1a2l3o4]

Thank you for this honest speach , a good thing about acting is that it oppens your soul , if you are a True actor

[@amandaatpowerhouse]

love the way she went about telling the class of 2010 how she listened to her heart and became who she is and wanted to be. Great job Lisa!!!

[@lindavanzanten4076]

Phoebe buffay was "dumb" in certain ways, but in many episodes she had a solution where the other characters didn't see it. her mind emphasised different things to be intelligent about. I would be honoured to be counted among her friends. Also, many people play "dumb". either to be funny, or to spring intelligence onto people where it's least expected. it's a good way of sorted people into the category of respect-for-intelligence vs respect-for-everyone.

[@nursaholic]

weak crowd...i would have been giving her standing ovation nonstop!

[@EvilPrawns]

She. Is. Phenomenal. One of the greatest comedic geniuses of our time! Peroid. Exclamation point.

[@enkhlin8888]

just love her..she is awesome

[@friendss915]

this is one of the most inspiring things i've ever heard. Lisa is incredible

[@RUSTOM420]

To me Lisa Kudrow's words were like magic, allthough she spoke so long never was there a moment ,when one would doubt her honesty,and transparency in unfolding her thoughts. Lisa you are beautiful in heart and mind.. 2 THUMBS UP. RUSTOM S WADIA.

[@LaurelleArmet]

I cant believe i watched all of that. She is quite the remarkable woman! I loved Friends when it was running and I still watch reruns of it. Lisa Kudrow you are a breath of fresh air. Glad to know celebs are just like us: nervous and corky!

[@TheScorpp]

this is the first speach i ve ever listen to from start to the end with attention. i dont know why but i like it.

[@TheMouseyS]

I'm sorry, best speech ever!

[@vasquezstudios]

What an amazing talent and genuine human being.

[@bholitomorrow]

one of the most inspiring speech i have had the opportunity to watch. thanks lisa for being such an inspiration.

[@TheCatholicFaithfu]

I really needed to hear this now. Thank you, Ms. Kudrow! Kudos to Kudrow!

[@Faiz124]

This is a brilliant speech surprisngly

[@f1a2l3o4]

my favorite caracter of friends she Was the funiest

[@mamamialove]

this speech was so inspiring...it shows you that when we begin life we musn't put our career in a box...or just see ourselves as having just one kind of talent or having just one particular direction to go in our path...we are complex beings with so much we can accomplish in this life. Good on you Lisa!

[@colormylife4692]

PHOEBEEEE

[@radekvit1]

LISA, you are fantastic!

[@Monerah5]

I really needed that.. Thank you Lisa

[@falsaai]

I just love her. She's by far my favorite comedy actress.

[@willchoumusic]

Awesome story. I didn't know she met Conan and had that interaction. WOW

[@ChillllPillll]

thanks for sharing this video! Lisa is amazing

[@maggytou]

That just made me cry... Beautiful speech!

[@artrockfye]

So Glad Lisa is here to help us realize we need to be the work we do in a beautiful, humerous, informative and delightful style that could only reflect her honesty and character. I Love you.. jyannetta

[@twengkiedo]

Love it! Amazing confidence and optimism.

[@savingface78]

Wow, what an amazing and inspiring speech. Loved it

[@user-gc5kv3cd7j]

I like her and her speech so much!!!

[@DarDarP]

Awesome speech! Very motivating. Encourages me to never give up and to know that when I do good work, but something doesn't work out... I can still be proud of the work I've done.

[@EyesSpeakaLot]

Seriously made me cry.. Really nice... She's a lot like Phoebe in real lif..:)

[@mysteryarange]

I just love her so much!

[@danielcardenas7230]

She is amazing I love her

[@Damian.D]

A true inspiration you are, Lisa! Thank you!

[@mrs200535]

one of the best commencement speeches. Excellent!

[@TheKili78]

That audience was so sleepy!!! I loved her speech and laughed SO mcuh!!! Gotta love Lisa!!

[@Anndgross]

LOVE!!! THank you, magnificent #LisaKudrow. Go #Vassar!!!

[@tris]

SO GOOD watched it all

[@peacekelsey]

Good for her! Way to give back Lisa!!! You're amazing and inspiring!

[@guiizemusic]

I love her life story. She has always been my favorite character on FRIENDS - this video showed how great Lisa Kudrow is in her personal life.

[@victoriabercovitz3669]

amazing speech!! really

[@divonj1]

I don't usually watch these types of videos; however, I find her incredibly entertaining and brilliant!

[@anony.mousjr.8484]

Omg..Lisa Kudrow..is an amazing person'

[@KatNardizzi]

this was beautiful. so encouraging. thank you, Lisa :)

[@ChillllPillll]

thanks for sharing this video! Lisa i amazing

[@kristina778]

YAY !!! that was an amazing and great speech!!!

[@takeasec9]

She's so great!!! :D

[@yosamona4797]

She's flawless.

[@AllStater09]

She is throwing jokes left and right and the grads don't even get them!

[@RockFairy666]

This is amazing!! Def true..when one door closes..another opens. Theres always something better for you.

[@kostakos1331]

Phoebe plays the role of some "Lisa" that studied biology. Intresting! When is it coming out?

[@annamariecolenda4083]

Thank you for sharing this Video! :))

[@misterxman1]

No one can deliver a line the way she does. She is so awesome.

[@Emppuuuh]

i love Lisa Kudrow! one of my fav actors.. i wish Friends will be back.

[@randomass20]

A million

[@homebuiltindoorplane]

just the BEST, class act. We love you LISA!!! AND THANKS!

[@logesch]

really amazing speech, loved it

[@tendyourgarden]

Loved it!

[@graffitiMANZ]

that was amazing. What an inspiring individual.

[@Jehayland]

This popped up on the home page of KZbin, and I decided to watch it on a whim (figuring that I would probably stop watching half way through). I ended up sitting through the entire thing. It's a really decent speech, and as an aspiring actor it served as inspirational. So yea, in case you wanted to hear my opinion :-P

[@monicadixon100]

yep you're right. I think her character added a bit of mystery and edge to the show because quite often she tell of a story from when she "lived on the streets" and it gave the character more than just comedic/"blonde moments". I don't think anyone else could have did it like her.

[@Phaoontje]

It is one big lesson. Life never goes the way you plan it. Life never is easy. Life is never what you expect it to be. Take what it throws at you, like she did. And you can get very far. How did you not get the lesson from her story?

[@Jameelah265]

I

[@Smartboy8877]

Although I am very fond of Lisa Kudrow, my true sweetheart is Helen Hunt! Lisa goes up a lot of notches in my book for mentioning Helen in her speech! Nice going Lisa!

[@BumbleBeeBeeze]

Wow. What a amazing combination of comedy, humanity, and inspiration.

[@XOMartha44]

Listen to that inner voice...as long as it doesn't lead to a crime. One's self is one of the biggest hurdles to get over. Over time, through your work, you will demonstrate what you bring to the field. Make friends with a talented person in your field (Conan O'Brien in Lisa's case). You will face challenges. You will face self-doubt and the doubt of others. Trust the talented people who believe in you. Then, through luck, pluck or fate, you realize that you are "on." Go for it!

[@21430MIGUEL]

Tremendous actress! lisa kudrow! you' re greAT!

[@saudidude]

Wow.. LOVE IT

[@c020692c]

"Take a stand and make a mark." ~ John Jakes ~ This is the thought I was left with, after listening to her address.

[@toddwills]

thank you for sharing :-)

[@VFA103JollyRogers]

I just graduated HS, and hearing this just adds more to what the teachers from my school said

[@LauraDBM]

That was a really great, honest speech. I really loved it

[@DivnaBiH]

i just love how classic she is! I don't even know this school but GO VASSAR AND GO LISAAAA!

[@Alexisblakely]

She's always been my favorite character in friends :D

[@babycakes326]

wow she's just amazing!

[@florean43]

Brava COMPLIMENTI LISA!!!!!!!!!! Ti seguo sempre in Amici.